Veliko Tarnovo Weather in December

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

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Veliko Tŭrnovo Arbanasi Elena Svishtov

Planning a journey to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Veliko Tarnovo in December

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. December in Veliko Tarnovo generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Veliko Tŭrnovo.

To explore the conditions in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Svishtov with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Drenta with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Explore Veliko Tarnovo by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Veliko Tarnovo in December

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

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 Veliko Tarnovo

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

Temperature range in Veliko Tarnovo (December)

Precipitation variation in Veliko Tarnovo (December)

Veliko Tŭrnovo

In December Veliko Tŭrnovo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Arbanasi

In December Arbanasi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Elena

In December Elena 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Svishtov

In December Svishtov 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
63 hours
75 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Lyaskovets

In December Lyaskovets generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Veliko Tarnovo, 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 Veliko Tarnovo in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Veliko Tŭrnovo 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Arbanasi 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Elena 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Svishtov 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Lyaskovets 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Emen 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Veliko Tarnovo weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria in December?

December in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria brings poor weather. In Veliko Tŭrnovo, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria in December?

Daytime temperatures in Veliko Tŭrnovo peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

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

December is on the drier side in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. Veliko Tŭrnovo averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria due to the typically poor weather in Veliko Tŭrnovo.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Veliko Tŭrnovo. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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