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Temperatures in January
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Temperature in Bulgaria in January

January in Bulgaria has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Dobărsko with 1°C to low temperatures in Sinemorets with 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Sinemorets and -7°C in Dobărsko. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

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

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Bulgaria, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in Bulgaria?
    • According to our recent database analysis, Sinemorets is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 8°C and rarely drops below 4°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Bulgaria?
    • The coldest city in January in Bulgaria is Dobărsko when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 1°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -7°C.

  • How much sun does Bulgaria get in January?
    • Sunny Beach experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 9°C in Sunny Beach this month, so not the best month to swim.

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