Shipka weather in December (Smolyan, Bulgaria)

Interested in knowing the climate of Shipka in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Shipka includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -2°C.

Precipitation

Shipka in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with snow/rain during this month.

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 Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Bulgaria in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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