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Bansko weather in January (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

Curious about the January weather in Bansko? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bansko generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -7°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Bansko in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bansko. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bansko climate page with graphs.

 

Bansko, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Bansko in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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