Bulgaria

Bulgaria Weather in December

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

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Sunny Beach Sofia Sozopol Bansko

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 to Expect 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 (37°F) in Dobărsko to 10°C (50°F) in Rezovo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Rezovo and -6°C (21°F) 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 (1.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in Zlatograd with 110 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Sunny Beach as an example - it receives around 103 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Bulgaria in December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Bulgaria (December)

Precipitation variation in Bulgaria (December)

Sunny Beach

In December Sunny Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
103 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sunny Beach →

Sofia

In December Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
68 hours
86 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Sofia →

Sozopol

In December Sozopol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
65 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sozopol →

Bansko

In December Bansko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
103 hours
125 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bansko →

Sveti Vlas

In December Sveti Vlas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
103 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sveti Vlas →

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In our records: Bulgaria December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Bulgaria in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest December day in Bulgaria brought 458 mm (18 in) in Tsarevo on December 15, 2007.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sunny Beach 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Sofia 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Sozopol 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Bansko 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Primorsko 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Plovdiv 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Bulgaria weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bulgaria in December?

December in Bulgaria brings poor weather. In Sunny Beach, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Bulgaria in December?

In Sunny Beach, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Bulgaria get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Sunny Beach averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Bulgaria.

Is December a Good 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.

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