SeasonMapBulgaria in December
December is Bulgaria's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 7 destinations average 57/100, led by Borovets at 73 — 5°C and 10 rainy days — while Sunny Beach is warmer at 11°C and scores 48.
#12 of 12 months for Bulgaria · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Bulgaria in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borovets | Ski resort | 5°C | 79 mm · 10 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 2 | Bansko | Ski resort | 7°C | 110 mm · 10 days | 69 tier C | Yes |
| 3 | Plovdiv | City | 7°C | 57 mm · 9 days | 61 tier C | — |
| 4 | Sofia | City | 4°C | 52 mm · 10 days | 55 tier D | — |
| 5 | Burgas | Beach | 11°C | 59 mm · 9 days | 48 tier F | — |
| 6 | Sunny Beach | Beach | 11°C | 60 mm · 10 days | 48 tier F | — |
| 7 | Varna | Beach | 10°C | 47 mm · 8 days | 47 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Bulgaria in December
- New Year in the resort · Borovets · 24 Dec – 5 Jan
- Christmas markets · Sofia · 25 Nov – 30 Dec (usually)
Peak crowds at 1 of Bulgaria's 2 well-known places this month.