SeasonMapBulgaria in January
January is one of Bulgaria's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 7 destinations average 58/100, led by Borovets at 86 — 2°C and 12 rainy days — while Burgas is warmer at 8°C and scores 45.
#10 of 12 months for Bulgaria · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Bulgaria in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borovets | Ski resort | 2°C | 85 mm · 12 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Bansko | Ski resort | 4°C | 114 mm · 12 days | 82 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Plovdiv | City | 4°C | 47 mm · 7 days | 59 tier D | — |
| 4 | Sofia | City | 1°C | 63 mm · 11 days | 48 tier F | — |
| 5 | Burgas | Beach | 8°C | 57 mm · 8 days | 45 tier F | — |
| 6 | Sunny Beach | Beach | 8°C | 55 mm · 7 days | 45 tier F | — |
| 7 | Varna | Beach | 7°C | 47 mm · 6 days | 43 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 January 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 January
- New Year in the resort · Borovets · 24 Dec – 5 Jan
Peak crowds at 1 of Bulgaria's 2 well-known places this month.