Shipka weather in January (Smolyan, Bulgaria)

How does the January weather in Shipka compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Shipka usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -3°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Shipka in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shipka. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shipka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

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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