Bulgaria weather in October

Planning a journey to Bulgaria this October 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 October?

October in Bulgaria generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Dobărsko at 14°C to pleasant in Svilengrad at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Svilengrad and 4°C in Dobărsko.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lom with an average of 45 mm to high rainfall in Rezovo with 113 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sunny Beach. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Sunny Beach. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at October'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 October

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Average weather in Sunny Beach

In October Sunny Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sunny Beach
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24°C 
17°C 
246 hours 
62 mm 
4 days 
19°C 
12°C 
205 hours 
67 mm 
5 days 
14°C 
8°C 
120 hours 
59 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Sunny Beach

Average weather in Sofia

In October Sofia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Sofia
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23°C 
10°C 
225 hours 
50 mm 
5 days 
17°C 
6°C 
170 hours 
53 mm 
5 days 
11°C 
1°C 
105 hours 
42 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Sofia

Average weather in Sozopol

In October Sozopol generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sozopol
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24°C 
18°C 
244 hours 
64 mm 
5 days 
19°C 
14°C 
165 hours 
85 mm 
5 days 
14°C 
9°C 
98 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Sozopol

Average weather in Bansko

In October Bansko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bansko
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20°C 
8°C 
258 hours 
71 mm 
6 days 
15°C 
4°C 
212 hours 
71 mm 
8 days 
9°C 
-1°C 
133 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Bansko

Average weather in Sveti Vlas

In October Sveti Vlas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sveti Vlas
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24°C 
17°C 
246 hours 
63 mm 
4 days 
19°C 
13°C 
205 hours 
67 mm 
5 days 
14°C 
8°C 
120 hours 
59 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Sveti Vlas

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

Is October the best time to visit Bulgaria?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Sunny Beach, October might be a good time to visit Bulgaria. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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