Climate normals · 1970–2000
Plovdiv Climate
Plovdiv is a city in Bulgaria (51) with a population of about 329,489. Its average annual temperature is 12.4°C (54°F), with roughly 505 mm of rain per year.
12.4°C
Avg Temp
505
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Plovdiv Climate
Plovdiv has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F) and receives about 505 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.4°C
Avg Temp
505
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 34° | 38 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 35 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 41 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 43 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 58 mm |
| June | 21° / 71° | 57 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 44 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 32 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 31 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 33 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 45 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 48 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Plovdiv
The most comfortable months to visit Plovdiv are typically August, June and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Plovdiv are typically August, June and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Plovdiv, Bulgaria has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C and about 505 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Plovdiv average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.