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Weather in January in Bulgaria

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

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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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.

For specific regional insights in Bulgaria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 93 hours of sunshine in Sunny Beach. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Bulgaria climate page.

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Bulgaria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
11°C 
2,514 hours 
653 mm 
78 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
1°C 
93 hours 
58 mm 
7 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
110 hours 
56 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Sunny Beach

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
2,250 hours 
734 mm 
91 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
47 mm 
7 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-4°C 
116 hours 
51 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Sofia

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
17°C 
12°C 
2,197 hours 
687 mm 
82 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
69 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
91 hours 
65 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Sozopol

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
2°C 
2,744 hours 
1076 mm 
122 days 
unpleasant 
January January
2°C 
-7°C 
125 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-6°C 
148 hours 
80 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Bansko

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
17°C 
11°C 
2,514 hours 
645 mm 
78 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
93 hours 
58 mm 
7 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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.

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.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.