Bulgaria

Bulgaria Weather in October

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

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Sunny Beach Sofia Sozopol Bansko

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 to Expect 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 (57°F) to pleasant in Svilengrad at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Svilengrad and 4°C (39°F) 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 (1.8 in) to high rainfall in Rezovo with 113 mm (4.4 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sunny Beach.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Sunny Beach enjoys about 205 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Bulgaria in October

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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).

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Temperature range in Bulgaria (October)

Precipitation variation in Bulgaria (October)

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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
205 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sunny Beach →

Sofia

In October Sofia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
170 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sofia →

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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
165 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sozopol →

Bansko

In October Bansko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
212 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Bansko →

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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
205 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sveti Vlas →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sunny Beach 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Sofia 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Sozopol 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Bansko 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Primorsko 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Plovdiv 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Bulgaria weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bulgaria in October?

October in Bulgaria brings pleasant weather. In Sunny Beach, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Bulgaria in October?

Sunny Beach averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Bulgaria get a lot of rain in October?

October is on the drier side in Bulgaria. Sunny Beach averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good 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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