Plovdiv Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (86°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C (43°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Plovdiv has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 740 mm (29 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Plovdiv experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 82 mm (3.2 in) in May, the wettest month, and 39 mm (1.5 in) in August, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Plovdiv Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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