Shumen Weather in December

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

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Shumen Kyulevcha Madara Osmar

Are you planning a trip a to Shumen, Bulgaria in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Shumen in December

Shumen, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. December in Shumen generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Shumen.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kyulevcha with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Veliki Preslav with 60 mm (2.4 in).

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January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shumen in December

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

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 Shumen

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

Temperature range in Shumen (December)

Precipitation variation in Shumen (December)

Shumen

In December Shumen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Shumen →

Kyulevcha

In December Kyulevcha generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kyulevcha →

Madara

In December Madara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Madara →

Osmar

In December Osmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Osmar →

Veliki Preslav

In December Veliki Preslav generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Veliki Preslav →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shumen 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Kyulevcha 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Madara 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Osmar 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Veliki Preslav 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Shumen weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Shumen, Bulgaria typically experiences less favorable weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Shumen average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

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

Shumen averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

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

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

Is December a Good Time to Visit Shumen, Bulgaria?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Shumen, Bulgaria with often less favorable weather in Shumen.

On average, the best time to visit Shumen, Bulgaria is in May, June, July and September with generally excellent weather in Shumen. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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