Lovech Weather in January

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

🔎
Ribarica Chiflik Teteven Lovech

Planning a trip to Lovech, Bulgaria this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lovech in January

Lovech, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. January in Lovech generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Ribarica. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Lovech, Bulgaria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Lukovit with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Shipkovo with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Ribarica sees roughly 75 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Lovech by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best Places to Visit in Lovech in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lovech.

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 Lovech

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Lovech, Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Lovech (January)

Precipitation variation in Lovech (January)

Ribarica

In January Ribarica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
75 hours
103 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ribarica →

Chiflik

In January Chiflik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
75 hours
103 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chiflik →

Teteven

In January Teteven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
75 hours
103 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Teteven →

Lovech

In January Lovech generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
75 hours
103 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lovech →

Oreshak

In January Oreshak generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
75 hours
103 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oreshak →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lovech, in Bulgaria.

In our records: Bulgaria January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Bulgaria in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Bulgaria was -14°C (7°F) in Ruse on January 20, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lovech in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ribarica 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Chiflik 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Teteven 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Lovech 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Oreshak 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Shipkovo 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Lovech weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lovech, Bulgaria in January?

Lovech, Bulgaria typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ribarica average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lovech, Bulgaria in January?

In Ribarica, the average daytime high in January is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Lovech, Bulgaria get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Ribarica averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Lovech, Bulgaria.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lovech, Bulgaria?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ribarica, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lovech, Bulgaria.

On average, the best time to visit Lovech, Bulgaria is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Ribarica. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lovech.

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.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

7 of the most budget-friendly destinations in Europe

Discover Europe's top budget-friendly destinations including Budapest, Kotor, Krakow, and more, perfect for affordable and exciting travel.
Meadows in the mountains

Meadows in the mountains is a world away from large line-ups and huge crowds. High in the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria.
Cycle the Danube trail

The Danube cycle route is one of the most popular cycling routes in Europe, and rightly so, because it is a varied route that is interesting both in terms of culture and nature.
Must visit in Bulgaria →