Pleven Weather in December

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

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Pleven Lukovit

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

What to Expect in Pleven in December

Pleven, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. December in Pleven generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Pleven.

For specific regional insights in Pleven, Bulgaria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Pleven with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lukovit with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Pleven sees roughly 63 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Pleven by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pleven — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pleven)

January5°C (41°F) February8°C (46°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September26°C (79°F) October19°C (66°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pleven in December

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

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 Pleven

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Pleven, Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Pleven (December)

Precipitation variation in Pleven (December)

Pleven

In December Pleven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
63 hours
75 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pleven →

Lukovit

In December Lukovit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
63 hours
75 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lukovit →

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

In our records: Bulgaria December extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest December day in Bulgaria brought 458 mm (18 in) in Tsarevo on December 15, 2007.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Pleven in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pleven 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Lukovit 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Pleven weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pleven, Bulgaria in December?

Pleven, Bulgaria typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Pleven average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Pleven, Bulgaria in December?

Pleven averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Pleven, Bulgaria get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Pleven, Bulgaria during December, with Pleven averaging close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Pleven, Bulgaria?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pleven, December may not be the ideal time to visit Pleven, Bulgaria.

On average, the best time to visit Pleven, Bulgaria is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Pleven. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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