Blagoevgrad Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Blagoevgrad, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C (41°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in August to around -4°C (25°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Blagoevgrad receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 717 mm (28 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, May it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 37 mm (1.5 in) over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Blagoevgrad Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Blagoevgrad. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per 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 Blagoevgrad.

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