Climate Insights for Sarnitsa

Obshtina Velingrad, Pazardzhik, Bulgaria

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
June
124mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sarnitsa is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 974mm of precipitation falls per year. Sarnitsa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sarnitsa 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 -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 145cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Feb Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Apr Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° May Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 11° Aug Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Sep Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Oct Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Nov Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Dec Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Sarnitsa vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 26mm Mar Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 32mm Apr Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sarnitsa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 974mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 124mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 51mm. That's 73mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 145cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Sarnitsa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Sarnitsa, which began on March 20, 2026. Sarnitsa 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 -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 303mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 267mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Expect around 87cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -2°
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 15°
Jul 18°
Aug 17°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Sarnitsa 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 71mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°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 Sarnitsa 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
-6 °C
2 °C
10 km/h
84 mm
36 cm
Feb
-4 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
63 mm
26 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
97 mm
32 cm
Apr
1 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
96 mm
13 cm
May
5 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
54 mm
1 cm
Nov
0 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
77 mm
12 cm
Dec
-3 °C
5 °C
9 km/h
75 mm
24 cm
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