Shipka weather in December (Smolyan, Bulgaria)

Curious about the December weather in Shipka? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Shipka typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Shipka in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shipka. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shipka climate page with graphs.

 

Shipka, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Bulgaria in December

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Shipka in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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