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Weather in January in Plovdiv

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

What is the weather like in Plovdiv in January?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Orehovo to 7°C in Voyvodinovo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Voyvodinovo and -5°C in Orehovo. 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.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hisarya with an average of 45 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Cherven with 65 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 92 hours of sunlight in Plovdiv. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Plovdiv for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Plovdiv climate page.

Where to go in Plovdiv in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Plovdiv on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Plovdiv?

Plovdiv

In January Plovdiv generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Plovdiv
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
-2°C 
79 hours 
63 mm 
8 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
92 hours 
52 mm 
7 days 
poor 
9°C 
-2°C 
112 hours 
58 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Plovdiv

Hisarya

In January Hisarya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hisarya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
-2°C 
79 hours 
56 mm 
8 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
92 hours 
45 mm 
7 days 
poor 
8°C 
-2°C 
112 hours 
50 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Hisarya

Kalofer

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

Kalofer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-2°C 
79 hours 
58 mm 
9 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
92 hours 
48 mm 
9 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
112 hours 
54 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Kalofer

Asenovgrad

In January Asenovgrad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Asenovgrad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
-2°C 
79 hours 
74 mm 
9 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
92 hours 
62 mm 
8 days 
poor 
8°C 
-2°C 
112 hours 
68 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Asenovgrad

Karlovo

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

Karlovo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-2°C 
79 hours 
60 mm 
9 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
92 hours 
50 mm 
8 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
112 hours 
56 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Karlovo

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

Is January the best time to visit Plovdiv?

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

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Plovdiv. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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