Blagoevgrad weather in January (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

How is the weather in Blagoevgrad in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Blagoevgrad generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°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.

Blagoevgrad in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 125 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Blagoevgrad, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (51 KM, 32 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 Blagoevgrad 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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