Weather in December in Smolyan
Thinking about venturing to Smolyan this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Smolyan in December?
Smolyan is a region in Bulgaria. December in Smolyan generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Devin to 8°C in Zlatograd. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Zlatograd and -4°C in Devin. In many areas in Bulgaria, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Smolyan, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Shipka with an average of 65 mm to high snow/rainfall in Zlatograd with 110 mm.Average sunshine
Pamporovo experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 79 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor more details on the yearly climate, visit our Smolyan climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bulgaria, check out our Smolyan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Smolyan?
Pamporovo
In December Pamporovo 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.
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Smolyan
In December Smolyan 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.
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Zlatograd
In December Zlatograd generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chepelare
In December Chepelare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Devin
In December Devin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Smolyan, in Bulgaria.
Is December the best time to visit Smolyan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pamporovo, December may not be the ideal time to visit Smolyan.
On average, the best time to visit Smolyan is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Pamporovo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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