Climate Insights for Kardzhali

Bulgaria

Hottest
August
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
May
109 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kardzhali is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 898 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 109 mm of rainfall. Kardzhali 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kardzhali is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 35.4 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Kardzhali 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 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 49in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°FebMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°MarMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°JulMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°AugMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°SepMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 7°NovMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°DecMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 28°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°F
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Temperatures in Kardzhali 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 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kardzhali 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 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 39mmFebPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 30mmMarPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 10mmDecPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 15inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 12inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 8in
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Kardzhali is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 898 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 25 mm. That's 84 mm less than May, 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 125cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.Kardzhali is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 in. That's 3.3 in less than May, 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 49in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Kardzhali is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kardzhali is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan2°35°F
Feb4°40°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr11°52°F
May15°59°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul23°73°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov8°46°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Kardzhali is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kardzhali is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 28°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 Kardzhali 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 Kardzhali 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
-2 °C28 °F
6 °C43 °F
9 km/h5 mph
78 mm3.1 in
39 cm15 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
9 km/h6 mph
56 mm2.2 in
30 cm12 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
10 km/h6 mph
82 mm3.2 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h5 mph
90 mm3.6 in
7 cm3 in
May
10 °C49 °F
20 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h5 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
12 °C54 °F
8 km/h5 mph
84 mm3.3 in
10 cm4 in
Dec
0 °C33 °F
8 °C47 °F
9 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.7 in
21 cm8 in