Monthly climate guide
Plovdiv weather in January
Expect cold weather in Plovdiv in January: afternoons reach about 6°C (42°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (26°F). Around 69 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
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 68%.
- Plovdiv is usually about 5°C warmer than Bansko, 110 km away, in January.
- January brings mid-winter to Plovdiv.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
January is typically Plovdiv's coolest month.
Avg high
6°C
42°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
69 mm
some rain
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
68%
cloud · often cloudy
Plovdiv weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 26°F | 69 mm | 84% | 68% |
| February | 9°C / 47°F | -1°C / 30°F | 52 mm | 82% | 69% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 2°C / 36°F | 62 mm | 76% | 67% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | 53 mm | 71% | 62% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 11°C / 52°F | 70 mm | 68% | 67% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 84 mm | 63% | 55% |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 18°C / 64°F | 47 mm | 53% | 40% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 18°C / 64°F | 32 mm | 49% | 34% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 14°C / 57°F | 41 mm | 53% | 46% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | 60 mm | 67% | 54% |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 38°F | 55 mm | 79% | 66% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | -1°C / 30°F | 62 mm | 81% | 64% |
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 Plovdiv?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Plovdiv →Other Bulgaria cities in January
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Plovdiv in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Plovdiv?
January is cool in Plovdiv, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Plovdiv in January?
Average highs are about 6°C (42°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Plovdiv in January?
Plovdiv typically gets around 69 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Plovdiv (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.