Climate Insights for Blagoevgrad

Bulgaria

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
March
76 mm rain3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Blagoevgrad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 656 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 76 mm of rainfall. Blagoevgrad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 89cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Blagoevgrad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 25.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Blagoevgrad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 35in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -3°FebMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°MarMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 1°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 4°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 13°JulMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°OctMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°NovMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°DecMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: -1°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 34°FMin: 27°FFebMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Blagoevgrad vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Blagoevgrad vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 26mmFebPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 11mmDecPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 6in
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Blagoevgrad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 656 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28 mm. That's 49 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 89cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Blagoevgrad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.9 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 35in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Blagoevgrad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Blagoevgrad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°34°F
Feb4°39°F
Mar7°44°F
Apr11°51°F
May15°58°F
Jun20°67°F
Jul22°71°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec3°37°F

The best time to visit Blagoevgrad is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Blagoevgrad is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 27°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blagoevgrad based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blagoevgrad based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-3 °C27 °F
5 °C42 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
26 cm10 in
Feb
-1 °C31 °F
9 °C49 °F
7 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
15 cm6 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
7 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.5 in
4 cm2 in
May
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
11 cm4 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
7 °C45 °F
6 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
14 cm6 in