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Bulgaria Weather in March

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

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Sunny Beach Sofia Sozopol Bansko

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

What to Expect in Bulgaria in March

March in Bulgaria generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Dobărsko at 7°C (45°F) to mild in Lom at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Lom and -3°C (27°F) in Dobărsko.

For a closer look at conditions across Bulgaria, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Krapets with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to high rainfall in Rudozem with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Sunny Beach receives about 160 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Bulgaria (March)

Precipitation variation in Bulgaria (March)

Sunny Beach

In March Sunny Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
160 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sunny Beach →

Sofia

In March Sofia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
168 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sofia →

Sozopol

In March Sozopol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
127 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sozopol →

Bansko

In March Bansko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
213 hours
235 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bansko →

Sveti Vlas

In March Sveti Vlas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
160 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sveti Vlas →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sunny Beach 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sofia 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sozopol 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Bansko 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Primorsko 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Plovdiv 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Bulgaria weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bulgaria in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across Bulgaria in March. The popular destination of Sunny Beach averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Bulgaria in March?

Sunny Beach averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Bulgaria get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Sunny Beach averages just 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Bulgaria.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Bulgaria?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly 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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