Plovdiv Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Plovdiv has a temperate continental climate. The winters are very cool and in summer it doesn't get too warm. It is situated to the north of the Rhodope Mountains meaning that precipitation cannot reach the city or can sometimes linger a little longer.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Plovdiv. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Plovdiv has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 740 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Plovdiv experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 82 mm in May, the wettest month, and 39 mm in August, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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Sunshine over the year
Plovdiv can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Plovdiv.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Plovdiv in Bulgaria
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 325 hours of sunshine.
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