Weather in Bulgaria Guide
The weather in Bulgaria is pleasant, especially in the summer. Bulgaria's is a temperate climate. Summers there are warm and dry. Summer is the best time to visit Bulgaria, as humidity is low and the temperature averages about 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Average rainfall in June is the highest, at 3.1 inches, which recedes to 1.4 in October, one of Bulgaria's driest months.
The city of Varna, close to the black sea, generally experiences mild weather with a higher than average rain fall. Sofia, Bulgaria's capital city, is situated in the North East of the country and experiences weather which is typically colder and dryer than average. The mountains near Sofia are popular spots for ski resorts and can get extremely cold at the higher points.
Spring and autumn are Bulgaria's rainiest seasons, and also the time when the Bulgarian countryside is at its finest; dressed in lovely native greenery. Many people visit Bulgaria in the winter for ski trips, as snowfall is high. Though, if you are not interested in skiing, Bulgarian winters should be avoided, though you will find the influence of the Mediterranean is strong in the Southern part of the country, making the weather milder there all around.
The city of Varna, close to the black sea, generally experiences mild weather with a higher than average rain fall. Sofia, Bulgaria's capital city, is situated in the North East of the country and experiences weather which is typically colder and dryer than average. The mountains near Sofia are popular spots for ski resorts and can get extremely cold at the higher points.
Spring and autumn are Bulgaria's rainiest seasons, and also the time when the Bulgarian countryside is at its finest; dressed in lovely native greenery. Many people visit Bulgaria in the winter for ski trips, as snowfall is high. Though, if you are not interested in skiing, Bulgarian winters should be avoided, though you will find the influence of the Mediterranean is strong in the Southern part of the country, making the weather milder there all around.