Weather in December in Bulgaria
Planning a journey to Bulgaria this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Bulgaria in December?
December in Bulgaria generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Dobărsko to 10°C in Rezovo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Rezovo and -6°C in Dobărsko.To explore the conditions in Bulgaria in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Lom with an average of 47 mm to high snow/rainfall in Zlatograd with 110 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 103 hours of sunlight anticipated in Sunny Beach. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Bulgaria climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bulgaria, check out our Bulgaria's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?
Sunny Beach
In December Sunny Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sofia
In December Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sozopol
In December Sozopol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bansko
In December Bansko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sveti Vlas
In December Sveti Vlas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bulgaria.
Is December the best time to visit Bulgaria?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Bulgaria due to the typically poor weather in Sunny Beach.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Sunny Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Bulgaria.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Bulgaria? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Bulgaria.
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