Bulgaria weather in October
What is the weather like in Bulgaria in October?
The weather conditions in Bulgaria in October vary from tolerable to pleasant depending on the destination.
During October in Bulgaria, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Dobărsko with 14°C (58°F) to pleasant in Svilengrad with 21°C (70°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (51°F) in Svilengrad and 4°C (38°F) in Dobărsko.
Precipitation in October varies from moderate in Lom with an average of 45mm (1.76 inches) of rainfall to high in Rezovo with 113mm (4.44 inches).
It is the wettest month of the year in Sunny Beach.
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 205 hours of sunshine in Sunny Beach during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Bulgaria, check out the map below.
Where to go in Bulgaria in October





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 (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Sofia
In October Sofia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Sozopol
In October Sozopol generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Bansko
In October Bansko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (38°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Sveti Vlas
In October Sveti Vlas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Bulgaria?
In our opinion October is a good time to visit Bulgaria with commonly pleasant weather in Sunny Beach. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Bulgaria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sunny Beach.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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