Bulgaria

Bulgaria Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bulgaria in April.

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Sunny Beach Sofia Sozopol Bansko

Planning a getaway to Bulgaria this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Bulgaria in April

The weather in Bulgaria in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Dobărsko at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Lom at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Lom and 1°C (34°F) in Dobărsko.

For a closer look at conditions across Bulgaria, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tyulenovo with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to high rainfall in Sokolovtsi with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Sunny Beach receives about 185 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Bulgaria in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bulgaria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bulgaria

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Bulgaria (April)

Precipitation variation in Bulgaria (April)

Sunny Beach

In April Sunny Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
185 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Sunny Beach →

Sofia

In April Sofia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
192 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Sofia →

Sozopol

In April Sozopol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
177 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Sozopol →

Bansko

In April Bansko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
235 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bansko →

Sveti Vlas

In April Sveti Vlas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
185 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Sveti Vlas →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bulgaria in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sunny Beach 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sofia 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Sozopol 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Bansko 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Primorsko 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Plovdiv 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Bulgaria weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bulgaria in April?

Expect tolerable weather across Bulgaria in April. The popular destination of Sunny Beach averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Bulgaria in April?

Sunny Beach averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Bulgaria get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Sunny Beach averages just 50 mm (2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Bulgaria.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Bulgaria?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Bulgaria with overall tolerable weather in Sunny Beach. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Bulgaria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sunny Beach. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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