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
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Bansko.
Relative humidity over the year
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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 368 hours of sunshine.
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