Sandanski Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Sandanski, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a chilly 6°C (43°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Sandanski receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 867 mm (34 in). The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, May, sees around 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall. For more details, please visit our Sandanski Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Sandanski, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.4 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sandanski.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, May, June, August, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in February, March, April and July. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)