Best time to visit Bulgaria
The best time to visit Bulgaria is July to September, when its 5 destinations average 78/100 for climate comfort — January is the weakest month, at 57/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 5 Bulgaria destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bulgaria climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57 | 6.3°C | 66 mm | Bansko 87 |
| February | 64 | 8.6°C | 38 mm | Bansko 84 |
| March | 71 | 10.7°C | 49 mm | Bansko 89 |
| April | 74 | 14.7°C | 71 mm | Plovdiv 82 |
| May | 74 | 20.4°C | 64 mm | Plovdiv 94 |
| June | 74 | 24.5°C | 97 mm | Plovdiv 91 |
| July | 76 | 27.9°C | 38 mm | Burgas 92 |
| August | 76 | 28.4°C | 39 mm | Burgas 94 |
| September | 78 | 24°C | 29 mm | Plovdiv 96 |
| October | 71 | 19°C | 42 mm | Plovdiv 87 |
| November | 64 | 13.3°C | 61 mm | Plovdiv 73 |
| December | 59 | 8.7°C | 65 mm | Bansko 79 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Bulgaria destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 5 destinations in Bulgaria
Bulgaria — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Bulgaria?
- July to September. Across Bulgaria's 5 destinations, September averages 78/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 24°C and 29 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Bulgaria?
- January, averaging 57/100 — mean highs of 6.3°C and 66 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Bulgaria?
- August, with mean daily highs of 28.4°C averaged across 5 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Bulgaria?
- June, averaging 97 mm of rain.