Stara Zagora Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in January.

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Stara Zagora Pavel Banya Kazanlŭk Starozagorski Bani

Planning a trip to Stara Zagora, Bulgaria this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Stara Zagora in January

Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. January in Stara Zagora generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Kazanlŭk to 7°C (45°F) in Radnevo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Radnevo and -3°C (27°F) in Kazanlŭk. 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.

To explore the conditions in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Pavel Banya with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Kazanlŭk with 54 mm (2.1 in).

Explore Stara Zagora by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February9°C (48°F) March13°C (55°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September26°C (79°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Stara Zagora in January

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

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 Stara Zagora

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Stara Zagora (January)

Precipitation variation in Stara Zagora (January)

Stara Zagora

In January Stara Zagora 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stara Zagora →

Pavel Banya

In January Pavel Banya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
92 hours
112 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pavel Banya →

Kazanlŭk

In January Kazanlŭk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kazanlŭk →

Starozagorski Bani

In January Starozagorski Bani generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
92 hours
112 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Starozagorski Bani →

Radnevo

In January Radnevo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Stara Zagora, in Bulgaria.

In our records: Bulgaria January extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Bulgaria was -14°C (7°F) in Ruse on January 20, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Stara Zagora in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stara Zagora 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Pavel Banya 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kazanlŭk 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Starozagorski Bani 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Radnevo 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Stara Zagora weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in January?

Expect poor weather across Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in January. The popular destination of Stara Zagora averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in January?

In Stara Zagora, the average daytime high in January is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does Stara Zagora, Bulgaria get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Stara Zagora averages only about 52 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

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

On average, the best time to visit Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Stara Zagora. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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