Climate Insights for Stara Zagora

Bulgaria

Hottest
August
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
May
78 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Stara Zagora is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 660 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 78 mm of rainfall. Stara Zagora 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 60cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Stara Zagora is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 26 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Stara Zagora 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 24in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°FebMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 0°MarMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 16°JulMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°OctMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°NovMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 5°DecMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 1°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 55°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°F
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Temperatures in Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora 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 75°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 19°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: 58mmSnow: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3in
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Stara Zagora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 660 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 78 mm of rainfall. June and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 24 mm. That's 54 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 60cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.Stara Zagora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. June and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.9 in. That's 2.1 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 24in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 8in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Stara Zagora is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Stara Zagora 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 August, averaging 5mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan2°35°F
Feb5°40°F
Mar8°46°F
Apr12°54°F
May16°61°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep20°67°F
Oct13°56°F
Nov8°47°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Stara Zagora 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 51 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 Stara Zagora 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 2 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 Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora 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 °C43 °F
7 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
21 cm8 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
9 °C49 °F
7 km/h4 mph
43 mm1.7 in
15 cm6 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h5 mph
56 mm2.2 in
7 cm3 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h5 mph
61 mm2.4 in
1 cm1 in
May
11 °C51 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h5 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
6 cm3 in
Dec
1 °C33 °F
8 °C46 °F
6 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.6 in
8 cm3 in