Bulgaria weather in January

Planning a journey to Bulgaria this January 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 January?

January in Bulgaria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Dobărsko at 1°C to cold in Sinemorets at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Sinemorets and -7°C in Dobărsko. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Panagyurishte with an average of 43 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Rezovo with 90 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 93 hours of sunlight in Sunny Beach. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Bulgaria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bulgaria's yearly weather, check out our Bulgaria climate page.

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Bulgaria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Bulgaria

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Average weather in Sunny Beach

In January Sunny Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sunny Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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9°C 
3°C 
103 hours 
64 mm 
8 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
93 hours 
58 mm 
7 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
110 hours 
56 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Sunny Beach

Average weather in Sofia

In January Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sofia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-3°C 
68 hours 
52 mm 
8 days 
poor 
4°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
47 mm 
7 days 
poor 
6°C 
-4°C 
116 hours 
51 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Sofia

Average weather in Sozopol

In January Sozopol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sozopol
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
78 mm 
9 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
69 mm 
8 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
91 hours 
65 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Sozopol

Average weather in Bansko

In January Bansko generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bansko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-5°C 
103 hours 
90 mm 
11 days 
poor 
2°C 
-7°C 
125 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
poor 
4°C 
-6°C 
148 hours 
80 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Bansko

Average weather in Sveti Vlas

In January Sveti Vlas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sveti Vlas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
103 hours 
65 mm 
8 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
93 hours 
58 mm 
7 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
110 hours 
56 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Sveti Vlas

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bulgaria.

Is January the best time to visit Bulgaria?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sunny Beach, January may not be the ideal time to visit Bulgaria.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Sunny Beach. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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