When to go · Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Best Time to Visit Plovdiv
The sweet spot for Plovdiv is September, May and October. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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September, May, October
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, July, August
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, April
Hottest is August (33°C)
Plovdiv weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 84mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 34°F | 37mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Mar | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 50mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Apr | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 86mm | mild, some rain |
| MayBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 51mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Jun | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 63mm | warm, some rain |
| Jul | 33°C / 91°F | 21°C / 70°F | 10mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Aug | 33°C / 91°F | 21°C / 70°F | 26mm | hot, mostly dry |
| SepBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 18mm | warm, mostly dry |
| OctBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 60mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 43°F | 52mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Dec | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 36°F | 69mm | cold, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Plovdiv plans around the seasons for you.