Weather in January in Smolyan
Planning a journey to Smolyan this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Smolyan in January?
Smolyan is a region in Bulgaria. January in Smolyan generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Devin to 7°C in Zlatograd. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Zlatograd and -6°C in Devin. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Smolyan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.To explore the conditions in Smolyan in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Shipka with an average of 55 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Zlatograd with 81 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 92 hours of sunshine in Pamporovo. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Smolyan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Smolyan?
Pamporovo
In January Pamporovo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Smolyan
In January Smolyan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zlatograd
In January Zlatograd generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chepelare
In January Chepelare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Devin
In January Devin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Smolyan?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Smolyan due to the typically poor weather in Pamporovo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Pamporovo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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