Bulgaria weather in December
What is the weather like in Bulgaria in December?
The weather conditions in Bulgaria in December are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During December in Bulgaria, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Ovchartsi with 2°C (35°F) to low in Rezovo with 10°C (49°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (42°F) in Rezovo and -5°C (23°F) in Ovchartsi.
Precipitation in December varies from moderate in Vetren with an average of 40mm (1.6 inches) of snow/rainfall to high in Ahtopol with 95mm (3.7 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 103 hours of sunshine in Sunny Beach during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Bulgaria, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Bulgaria
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?
Average weather in Sunny Beach
In December Sunny Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sofia
In December Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sozopol
In December Sozopol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bansko
In December Bansko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (24°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sveti Vlas
In December Sveti Vlas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Bulgaria?
In our opinion December is not the best time to visit Bulgaria with commonly poor weather in Sunny Beach.
On average the best time to visit Bulgaria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sunny Beach.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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