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Bulgaria Weather in September

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

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Sunny Beach Sofia Sozopol Bansko

Are you planning a trip a to Bulgaria in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bulgaria in September

September in Bulgaria generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Dobărsko at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Svilengrad at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Svilengrad and 8°C (46°F) in Dobărsko.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bulgaria, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Svilengrad with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Chiflik with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

September brings good sunshine to many areas. Sunny Beach sees around 246 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Bulgaria (September)

Precipitation variation in Bulgaria (September)

Sunny Beach

In September Sunny Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
338 hours
246 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Sunny Beach →

Sofia

In September Sofia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
308 hours
225 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Sofia →

Sozopol

In September Sozopol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
303 hours
244 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Sozopol →

Bansko

In September Bansko generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
346 hours
258 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Bansko →

Sveti Vlas

In September Sveti Vlas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
338 hours
246 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sunny Beach 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Sofia 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sozopol 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Bansko 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Primorsko 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Plovdiv 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Bulgaria weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bulgaria in September?

Bulgaria typically experiences excellent weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sunny Beach average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bulgaria in September?

Sunny Beach averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Bulgaria get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bulgaria during September, with Sunny Beach averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit Bulgaria?

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit Bulgaria with overall excellent weather in Sunny Beach. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Sunny Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable 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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