Climate Insights for Zlatograd

Obshtina Zlatograd, Oblast Smolyan, Bulgaria

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low
Wettest
June
133mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zlatograd is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1054mm of precipitation falls per year. Zlatograd receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zlatograd 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 -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 124cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° Feb Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -1° Mar Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 4° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jul Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Aug Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Sep Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Nov Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Dec Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Zlatograd vary considerably across the year, with a 30°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 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 29mm Mar Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 9mm Dec Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow

Zlatograd is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 133mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 35mm. That's 98mm 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 124cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Zlatograd is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Zlatograd, which began on September 23, 2026. Zlatograd 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 -3°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 316mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 249mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 270mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Expect around 85cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 1°
Feb 3°
Mar 6°
Apr 10°
May 14°
Jun 19°
Jul 21°
Aug 21°
Sep 17°
Oct 11°
Nov 7°
Dec 3°

The best time to visit Zlatograd is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°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 Zlatograd 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
-3 °C
5 °C
8 km/h
95 mm
36 cm
Feb
-1 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
66 mm
29 cm
Mar
1 °C
11 °C
9 km/h
91 mm
19 cm
Apr
4 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
100 mm
10 cm
May
8 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
99 mm
9 cm
Dec
0 °C
7 °C
8 km/h
109 mm
20 cm
Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

gb English
Metric (°C, km/h)