Climate Insights for Zemen

Obshtina Zemen, Pernik, Bulgaria

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
June
94mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zemen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 769mm of precipitation falls per year. Zemen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zemen 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 -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° Feb Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Jul Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Aug Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Oct Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 1° Dec Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Zemen vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Zemen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 769mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 94mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 46mm. That's 48mm 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 96cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Zemen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 Zemen, which began on March 20, 2026. Zemen 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 200mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 167mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 173mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Expect around 55cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 18°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Zemen is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. 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 Zemen 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
-5 °C
3 °C
11 km/h
65 mm
24 cm
Feb
-2 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
46 mm
16 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
80 mm
21 cm
Apr
3 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
67 mm
7 cm
May
8 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
51 mm
2 cm
Nov
1 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
60 mm
10 cm
Dec
-2 °C
6 °C
10 km/h
61 mm
15 cm
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