Borovets weather in November

November in Borovets: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Borovets🇧🇬 Bulgaria · Balkans · Ski57
  1. 86Jan
  2. 76Feb
  3. 72Mar
  4. 46Apr
  5. 23May
  6. 12Jun
  7. 14Jul
  8. 16Aug
  9. 18Sep
  10. 32Oct
  11. 57Nov
  12. 79Dec

#5 of 12 months in Borovets · #1165 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 57/100 (tier D)

Days
9°C
Nights
1°C
Wet days
10
Sun
6.5 h
Humidity
81%
Daylight
10 h
Borovets, Bulgaria
Photo: Martin Banov · Pexels

Traveller notes on Borovets in November

Other months in Borovets

Borovets-forum threads on an August visit describe this as genuinely busier than many visitors expect, posters naming hundreds of downhill mountain bikers alongside hikers as standard August crowds on the mountain. Regulars call July and August the most weather-stable months here, several posters naming short afternoon showers or thunderstorms as the main disruption rather than sustained bad weather. Posters call the gondola toward Mount Musala a real standard way up, several regulars naming a separate chairlift reaching the Yellow Lakes as another popular route. Regulars call lifts genuinely still running through mid-September, several threads naming this a real window for anyone wanting mountain access without full winter crowds. Posters recommend booking accommodation ahead for August specifically, several regulars calling this standard given how popular the resort has become for summer biking. The record: 23C days, 14.4C nights, 77.3mm across over 10 days and 63 percent humidity.
BorovetsAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Borovets-forum threads on an early April visit describe upper-mountain conditions as normally still skiable into the month, some years extending into May depending on how the season went. Regulars call morning conditions genuinely the best window, posters describing snow as considerably softer and slower once the sun is fully up by midday. Posters recommend beginners come earlier in the season when possible, temperatures colder and coverage lower on the beginner slopes holding up better. Regulars call heavy April snowfalls still a real possibility some years, conditions here varying considerably by season. Posters recommend checking current lift and terrain status directly before an April trip, timing here more variable than at higher-elevation resorts. The record: 12.3C days feeling like 11C, 2.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 99.2mm across over 15 days and 78 percent humidity.
BorovetsAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Borovets-forum threads comparing January against February for a ski trip are consistent snow is essentially guaranteed by February, posters calling late in the month the sweet spot for combining strong coverage with a better shot at sunny days. Regulars describe January as also generally reliable but noticeably colder and windier, a real factor for anyone sensitive to harsher conditions. Posters call south-facing sections a genuine plus during the coldest weeks, real sun a welcome contrast to shadier north-facing runs. Regulars recommend booking lift passes and equipment hire ahead through the resort's own system for better rates. Posters call real waterproof outerwear and gloves standing advice. Regulars recommend arranging lessons after arrival, plenty of ski schools and instructors available on-site. The record: 4.9C days feeling like 1C, -4C nights, a notably high 26.4cm of fresh accumulation and 76 percent humidity.
BorovetsFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Borovets-forum threads on September visits describe conditions as genuinely comfortable, four or five degrees cooler than the more intense stretch of July and August, with cool, pleasant nights replacing the sometimes uncomfortable summer heat. Posters call this a quieter month overall, real crowds thinner than peak summer while still drawing enough visitors to keep things lively. Regulars describe the pattern as typically a little more settled than the preceding months, though a cool, overcast day dropping into the high single digits Celsius remains entirely possible even in September. Walking and mountain biking around the resort are named standard September activities, alongside day trips by bus to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv for anyone wanting a break from the mountain itself. Posters call September a stronger pick for hikers than skiers given the season. The record: 18.8C days feeling like 18C, 9.9C nights, 67 percent humidity and 8.1 hours of sun.
BorovetsSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.co.uk ↗

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Borovets climate normals — November

Daytime high9°C / 47°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 33°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall66 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine6.5 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall13.1 cm / 5.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Borovets in November

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Borovets's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherBorovets's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

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What's on in Borovets in November

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Closure

    Between the seasons

    1 Oct – 14 Dec · usually

    After the gondola stops for maintenance and before the snow arrives, most hotels and half the restaurants are shut. Cheap and empty, with very little to do but walk in the forest. Source ↗

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Borovets — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Borovets in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Borovets?
November in Borovets: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Borovets on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
What is the weather like in Borovets in November?
In November, Borovets averages a daily high of 8.6°C and a low of 0.8°C, with about 66.2 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Borovets in November?
Borovets has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in November.
Does it snow in Borovets in November?
Borovets sees roughly 13.1 cm of snowfall in November.

Within 300 km: Halkidiki's Olive harvest around 15 Oct – 31 Dec, and Thessaloniki's Thessaloniki Film Festival around 28 Oct – 15 Nov.