Climate Overview

Bulgaria has a transitional climate between continental and Mediterranean. The north (Danube Plain) is continental with cold winters, the south (Rhodopes, Thracian Plain) has Mediterranean influences with milder temperatures. The Black Sea coast benefits from the moderating influence of the sea.

Region	Summer (Jun–Aug)	Winter (Dec–Feb)	Special Feature
Sofia	20–32°C	-5 to 5°C	550 m altitude, cool evenings even in summer
Black Sea Coast	25–33°C	0 to 8°C	Water temperature up to 27°C (Aug)
Plovdiv / Thracian Plain	25–38°C	-2 to 8°C	Hottest region, sometimes over 40°C in summer
Mountains (Rila, Pirin)	10–25°C	-15 to 0°C	Snow from December to April, alpine conditions from 2,000 m

Precipitation: May and June are the rainiest months, the high summer (July–August) is mostly dry and sunny. In winter, plenty of snow falls in the mountains — ideal conditions for skiers.