Climate Insights for Shumen

Bulgaria

Hottest
August
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
June
65 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shumen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 561 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 65 mm of rainfall. Shumen 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 71cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Shumen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 22.1 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Shumen 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 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 28in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°FebMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°MarMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°JulMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°SepMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°NovMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°F
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Temperatures in Shumen vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 Shumen vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 35°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 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 23mmFebPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 19mmMarPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 10mmDecPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Shumen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 561 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 23 mm. That's 43 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Shumen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.9 in. That's 1.7 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 28in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Shumen 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 February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Shumen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan2°35°F
Feb4°39°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr11°52°F
May16°61°F
Jun21°71°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct13°56°F
Nov8°47°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Shumen is during May, 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 42 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 Shumen is during May, 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 1.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 29°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 Shumen 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 Shumen 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 °C29 °F
6 °C42 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2.1 in
23 cm9 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
8 °C47 °F
11 km/h7 mph
41 mm1.6 in
19 cm7 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
10 km/h6 mph
48 mm1.9 in
9 cm4 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
17 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
50 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
May
10 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
12 °C54 °F
10 km/h6 mph
58 mm2.3 in
10 cm4 in
Dec
1 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
11 km/h7 mph
51 mm2 in
9 cm4 in