Climate Insights for Chepelare

Obshtina Chepelare, Oblast Smolyan, Bulgaria

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
June
160mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chepelare is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1099mm of precipitation falls per year. Chepelare receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chepelare 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 -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 175cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° Feb Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -3° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -1° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 13° Aug Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Sep Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Dec Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Chepelare vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 38mm Feb Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 17mm May Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 16mm Dec Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chepelare is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1099mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 160mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 57mm. That's 103mm less than June, 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 175cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Chepelare is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chepelare, which began on March 20, 2026. Chepelare is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 338mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 323mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 206mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Expect around 101cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 16°
Jul 19°
Aug 18°
Sep 14°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Chepelare is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chepelare 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
3 °C
12 km/h
84 mm
38 cm
Feb
-3 °C
6 °C
13 km/h
66 mm
30 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
106 mm
39 cm
Apr
3 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
108 mm
17 cm
May
7 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
57 mm
1 cm
Nov
1 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
78 mm
16 cm
Dec
-2 °C
5 °C
11 km/h
82 mm
33 cm
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