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Climate in Plovdiv (Plovdiv), Bulgaria

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

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

Weather Forecasts for Plovdiv

Fri   Apr 26
19°C | 9°C
W 18 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Apr 27
19°C | 9°C
E 14 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Apr 28
22°C | 9°C
E 11 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Plovdiv in Bulgaria

Plovdiv has a temperate continental climate. The winters are very cool and in summer it doesn't get too warm. It is situated to the north of the Rhodope Mountains meaning that precipitation cannot reach the city or can sometimes linger a little longer.

During the months of May and September 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:

  • When is summer in Plovdiv?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Plovdiv?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Plovdiv?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Plovdiv?
    May tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Plovdiv?
    August is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Plovdiv?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 325 hours of sunshine.

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