Veliko Tarnovo Weather in January

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

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Veliko Tŭrnovo Arbanasi Elena Svishtov

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

What to Expect in Veliko Tarnovo in January

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. January 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 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Veliko Tŭrnovo. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Svishtov with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Natsovtsi with 61 mm (2.4 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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Veliko Tarnovo (January)

Precipitation variation in Veliko Tarnovo (January)

Veliko Tŭrnovo

In January Veliko Tŭrnovo 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)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Arbanasi

In January Arbanasi 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)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arbanasi →

Elena

In January Elena 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 snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Svishtov

In January Svishtov 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)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
75 hours
103 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Svishtov →

Lyaskovets

In January Lyaskovets 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)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 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 Veliko Tarnovo, 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 Veliko Tarnovo in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Veliko Tŭrnovo 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Arbanasi 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Elena 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Svishtov 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Lyaskovets 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Emen 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Veliko Tarnovo weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Veliko Tŭrnovo average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

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

Veliko Tŭrnovo averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria during January, with Veliko Tŭrnovo averaging close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria with often poor weather in Veliko Tŭrnovo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Veliko Tŭrnovo. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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