Monthly climate guide
Plovdiv weather in March
Expect cool weather in Plovdiv in March: afternoons reach about 13°C (55°F), while nights drop to around 2°C (36°F). Around 62 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than February and 5°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 11°C, so pack a layer.
- Temperatures are climbing — April is around 5°C warmer.
- Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Plovdiv.
- Plovdiv is usually about 6°C warmer than Bansko, 110 km away, in March.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
62 mm
some rain
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
67%
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 March
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is March 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 March
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Plovdiv in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Plovdiv?
March is cool in Plovdiv, with highs around 13°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Plovdiv in March?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Plovdiv in March?
Plovdiv typically gets around 62 mm of rain in March — 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.