Planning a journey to Bulgaria this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Bulgaria in October?
October in Bulgaria generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Dobărsko at 14°C to pleasant in Svilengrad at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Svilengrad and 4°C in Dobărsko.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lom with an average of 45 mm to high rainfall in Rezovo with 113 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sunny Beach. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Sunny Beach. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Bulgaria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bulgaria's yearly weather, check out our Bulgaria climate page.
Where to go in Bulgaria in October
Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Bulgaria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.
Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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perfect weather 
pleasant 
tolerable 
unpleasant 
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?
Sunny Beach
In October Sunny Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Sunny Beach
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
24°C
17°C
246 hours
62 mm
4 days
perfect
October October
19°C
12°C
205 hours
67 mm
5 days
pleasant
November >> November
>>
14°C
8°C
120 hours
59 mm
7 days
tolerable
Sofia
In October Sofia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Sofia
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
23°C
10°C
225 hours
50 mm
5 days
perfect
October October
17°C
6°C
170 hours
53 mm
5 days
tolerable
November >> November
>>
11°C
1°C
105 hours
42 mm
7 days
unpleasant
Sozopol
In October Sozopol generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Sozopol
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
24°C
18°C
244 hours
64 mm
5 days
perfect
October October
19°C
14°C
165 hours
85 mm
5 days
pleasant
November >> November
>>
14°C
9°C
98 hours
72 mm
8 days
tolerable
Bansko
In October Bansko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Bansko
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
20°C
8°C
258 hours
71 mm
6 days
perfect
October October
15°C
4°C
212 hours
71 mm
8 days
tolerable
November >> November
>>
9°C
-1°C
133 hours
75 mm
10 days
poor
Sveti Vlas
In October Sveti Vlas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Sveti Vlas
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
24°C
17°C
246 hours
63 mm
4 days
perfect
October October
19°C
13°C
205 hours
67 mm
5 days
pleasant
November >> November
>>
14°C
8°C
120 hours
59 mm
7 days
tolerable
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bulgaria.
Is October the best time to visit Bulgaria?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Sunny Beach, October might be a good time to visit Bulgaria. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Sunny Beach. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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