Plovdiv weather in January (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

What is the weather forecast for Plovdiv in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Plovdiv usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Plovdiv in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 7 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 92 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Plovdiv. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Plovdiv climate page with graphs.

 

Plovdiv, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 92 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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