Monthly climate guide
Bansko weather in January
Expect freezing weather in Bansko in January: afternoons reach about 0°C (33°F), while nights drop to around -8°C (17°F). Around 60 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Bansko.
- Bansko is usually about 2°C cooler than Sofia, 100 km away, in January.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -8°C, and frost is common.
January is typically Bansko's coolest month.
Avg high
0°C
33°F
Avg low
-8°C
17°F
Rainfall
60 mm
some rain
Humidity
90%
relative
Sky
65%
cloud · often cloudy
Bansko weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 33°F | -8°C / 17°F | 60 mm | 90% | 65% |
| February | 3°C / 38°F | -6°C / 22°F | 55 mm | 88% | 68% |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | -3°C / 27°F | 68 mm | 84% | 65% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 1°C / 33°F | 61 mm | 77% | 61% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 42°F | 75 mm | 77% | 65% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 49°F | 86 mm | 74% | 52% |
| July | 24°C / 74°F | 12°C / 53°F | 57 mm | 65% | 37% |
| August | 24°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 37 mm | 61% | 34% |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 8°C / 47°F | 49 mm | 65% | 44% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 38°F | 47 mm | 73% | 49% |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | 0°C / 31°F | 45 mm | 82% | 61% |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | -5°C / 23°F | 53 mm | 85% | 60% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Bansko?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bansko →Other Bulgaria cities in January
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Bansko in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bansko?
January is cool in Bansko, with highs around 0°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bansko in January?
Average highs are about 0°C (33°F) and average lows about -8°C (17°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bansko in January?
Bansko typically gets around 60 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bansko (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.