Weather in February in Bulgaria
Planning a trip to Bulgaria this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Bulgaria in February?
February in Bulgaria generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Dobărsko to 10°C in Svilengrad. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Svilengrad and -6°C in Dobărsko.For a closer look at conditions across Bulgaria, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Lom with an average of 43 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Zlatograd with 89 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected in Sunny Beach. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Bulgaria's conditions throughout the year, check out our Bulgaria climate page.
Where to go in Bulgaria in February
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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 February for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?
Sunny Beach
In February Sunny Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sofia
In February Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sozopol
In February Sozopol 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.
Bansko
In February Bansko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sveti Vlas
In February Sveti Vlas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bulgaria.
Is February the best time to visit Bulgaria?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sunny Beach, February may not be the ideal time to visit Bulgaria.
On average, the best time to visit Bulgaria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sunny Beach. In contrast, 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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