Climate in Plovdiv

Plovdiv, Bulgaria has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 13.1°C and the city receives roughly 600 mm of precipitation across 65 rainy days a year, with around 2036 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -1.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Plovdiv is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Plovdiv receives about 600 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 65 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Plovdiv sees an estimated 2036 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Plovdiv are Sep, May, Apr. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Plovdiv has a climate comfort score of 76/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Bucharest — Humid Continental, comfort 74/100
• Climate in Belgrade — Humid Continental, comfort 73/100
• Climate in Athens — Mediterranean, comfort 96/100