Climate Insights for Plovdiv
Централен, Bulgaria
Climate Overview
The climate in Plovdiv is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 524 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Plovdiv 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Plovdiv is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 20.6 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Plovdiv 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Plovdiv vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Plovdiv vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Plovdiv is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 524 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 20 mm. That's 40 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 45cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.Plovdiv is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.8 in. That's 1.6 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7in.
Wind
Plovdiv 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 May, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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.Plovdiv 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 May, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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
The best time to visit Plovdiv is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 43 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows 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 Plovdiv is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows 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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv 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.