Climate Insights for Gorno Kraishte

Belitsa, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
June
133 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gorno Kraishte is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,017 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gorno Kraishte receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gorno Kraishte 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 -8°C. Gorno Kraishte experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Gorno Kraishte is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 40.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Gorno Kraishte receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gorno Kraishte 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 18°F. Gorno Kraishte experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -8°FebMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -5°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -3°AprMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°MayMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 10°SepMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°OctMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°NovMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: -1°DecMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°FAverage: 26°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 27°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 30°FMin: 24°F
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Temperatures in Gorno Kraishte vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -3°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.Temperatures in Gorno Kraishte vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 26°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 64mmFebPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 52mmAprPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 27mmMayPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 23mmDecPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 49mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 25inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 21inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 9inDecPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 19in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Gorno Kraishte is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,017 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 52 mm. That's 82 mm 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. Gorno Kraishte receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 264cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 64cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Gorno Kraishte is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2 in. That's 3.2 in 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. Gorno Kraishte receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 104in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Gorno Kraishte 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Gorno Kraishte is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. 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 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-3°26°F
Feb-1°31°F
Mar2°36°F
Apr6°43°F
May10°50°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct8°46°F
Nov4°38°F
Dec-1°30°F

The best time to visit Gorno Kraishte is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 73 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°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.The best time to visit Gorno Kraishte is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 18°F. 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 Gorno Kraishte 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 Gorno Kraishte 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
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C33 °F
6 km/h4 mph
85 mm3.3 in
64 cm25 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
4 °C39 °F
6 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
39 cm15 in
Mar
-3 °C27 °F
7 °C44 °F
6 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
52 cm21 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h4 mph
99 mm3.9 in
27 cm10 in
May
5 °C41 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
129 mm5.1 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
58 mm2.3 in
8 cm3 in
Nov
-1 °C31 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
83 mm3.3 in
23 cm9 in
Dec
-5 °C24 °F
3 °C37 °F
6 km/h3 mph
84 mm3.3 in
49 cm19 in