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Bansko Climate by Month

The climate in Bansko is characterized by four distinct seasons. Winter is cold and runs from the end of November until Mid March. Spring is stil chilly and starts in March and lasts until June. Summers (June - September) are warm with average temperatures above 25°C. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Bansko. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -7°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Bansko has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1076 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Bansko experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 127 mm in May, the wettest month, and 70 mm in January, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Bansko can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (34 KM, 21 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Bansko in Bulgaria

During the months of June, July and August 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bansko?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bansko?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bansko?
    May tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bansko?
    January is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bansko?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 368 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bansko

    Sat   Dec 14
    8°C | -3°C
    SW 4 km/h
    2.4 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight sleet

    broken clouds and chance of slight sleet

    Sun   Dec 15
    8°C | 0°C
    W 7 km/h
    8.2 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet

    Mon   Dec 16
    5°C | -3°C
    SW 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain