Temperature in Bulgaria in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Bulgaria this December.

Bulgaria, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging 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. December is part of the winter season

What is the temperature of the different cities in Bulgaria in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Bulgaria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Bulgaria in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Bulgaria temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Bulgaria in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Sunny Beach. That makes December a low month for Bulgaria.

How cold does it get at night in Bulgaria in December?

Sunny Beach sees nighttime lows close to 3°C (37°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Bulgaria?

According to our recent database analysis, Rezovo is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 10°C (50°F) and rarely drops below 6°C (43°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in Bulgaria?

For the month of December, Dobărsko is the most temperate city in Bulgaria based on our records. Highs average 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -6°C (21°F).

How much sun does Bulgaria get in December?

Across Bulgaria, sunshine in December ranges from overcast in Pleven (63 hours) to moderately sunny in Sunny Beach (103 hours).

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 11°C (52°F) in Sunny Beach this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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