Strumyani Temperature by Month
Strumyani in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 5°C (41°F) in January and 28°C (82°F) in August, averaging 16°C (61°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Strumyani Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Strumyani can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 15°C (59°F) in August to -4°C (25°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Strumyani by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, sees 346 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Strumyani vs Bulgaria
The map below shows the annual temperature across Bulgaria. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Strumyani vs World: Temperature Compared
Strumyani's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Strumyani?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Strumyani, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 5°C (41°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 55% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Strumyani this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Strumyani's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Strumyani climate page.
