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Bulgaria Weather in February

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

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Planning a trip to Bulgaria this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect 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 (37°F) in Dobărsko to 10°C (50°F) in Svilengrad. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Svilengrad and -6°C (21°F) 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 (1.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Zlatograd with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Sunny Beach gets around 110 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Bulgaria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bulgaria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sunny Beach)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October19°C (66°F) November14°C (57°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bulgaria in February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Bulgaria (February)

Precipitation variation in Bulgaria (February)

Sunny Beach

In February Sunny Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
110 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sunny Beach →

Sofia

In February Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
116 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sofia →

Sozopol

In February Sozopol 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
91 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sozopol →

Bansko

In February Bansko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
148 hours
213 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bansko →

Sveti Vlas

In February Sveti Vlas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
110 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sveti Vlas →

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In our records: Bulgaria February extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Bulgaria dropped to -30°C (-22°F) in Borovets on February 13, 2004.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sunny Beach 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sofia 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Sozopol 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Bansko 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Primorsko 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Plovdiv 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Bulgaria weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bulgaria in February?

Expect poor weather across Bulgaria in February. The popular destination of Sunny Beach averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Bulgaria in February?

Sunny Beach averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Bulgaria get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Bulgaria. Sunny Beach averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good 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.

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