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The weather in January in Bulgaria
It's cold in January in Bulgaria with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 3°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Bulgaria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2023, Bulgaria reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 64 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,7 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Bulgaria
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bulgaria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Bulgaria | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 8°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 10°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 64 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 4,7 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Bulgaria with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Bulgaria is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Bulgaria is based on weather data from Sunny Beach. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bulgaria to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Bulgaria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Bulgaria
Temperature in January in Bulgaria over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Bulgaria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Bulgaria
Total precipitation in January in Bulgaria over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Bulgaria
Snowfall in January in Bulgaria per year
Daily UV index in January in Bulgaria
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Bulgaria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Bulgaria by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bulgaria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.