Weather in October in Bulgaria
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 mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild 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.For a closer look at conditions across Bulgaria, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Sunny Beach usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Bulgaria climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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