December weather forecast
Bulgaria

December in Bulgaria heralds the onset of true winter. The landscape undergoes a transformative phase, with a silvery blanket of snow enveloping much of the country. Shorter days and longer nights become the norm, and the air carries the crispness of frost.

In the north, areas around Sofia and other cities experience temperatures that hover between 1°C (33.8°F) and 4°C (39.2°F). The starkness of winter becomes undeniable as frost patterns frequently decorate windows and the ground becomes stiff from the cold. Night temperatures can plummet below freezing, making the warmth of indoor heating a welcome respite.

The Balkan and Rhodope Mountain regions enter their full winter mode. Snowfall becomes more regular and more intense, especially at higher altitudes. Mountain towns, such as Bansko and Borovets, begin to teem with winter sports enthusiasts. With temperatures often dipping below 0°C (32°F), the mountains become a haven for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

The Black Sea coast, while more temperate, cannot escape December's winter grasp. Coastal towns see temperatures ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 8°C (46.4°F), and the sea's once-inviting waters now record temperatures between 8°C (46.4°F) to 10°C (50°F). The coastal landscape, though less snowy than the interior, is still imbued with the stillness of winter.

December's precipitation primarily manifests as snow, especially in the interior and mountainous regions. The plains might still receive rain, but as the month progresses, snow showers become more dominant. Fog remains a consistent feature, especially in valleys, casting a serene, almost ethereal quality to the mornings.

In contrast to November, December is firmly entrenched in the winter season. As the month advances, Bulgarians begin to engage in festive preparations, with Christmas and New Year celebrations bringing warmth, light, and cheer to the cold days and nights.

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• Sofia - December »
  The month with the most snowfall in Sofia is December, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 248mm (9.76") of snow. In Sofia, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 248mm (9.76") of snow.
• Plovdiv - December »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. In Plovdiv during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.
• Varna - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Varna with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Varna is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
• Burgas - December »
  With an average relative humidity of 80.6%, December is the most humid month in Burgas, Bulgaria. With an average relative humidity of 80.6%, December is the most humid month in Burgas, Bulgaria.
• Ruse - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Ruse, Bulgaria, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Ruse is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
• Stara Zagora - December »
  On the last day of December, in Stara Zagora, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 16:54 EET. As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature in Stara Zagora falls from a fresh 12.2°C (54°F) to a frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F).
• Pleven - December »
  In Pleven during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of snow. In Pleven during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
• Sliven - December »
  December concludes the year's weather cycle in Sliven, with the return of winter cold and the year's second-highest rainfall of 59mm (2.32"). On the first day of December in Sliven sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:42.
• Dobrich - December »
  December embraces winter in Dobrich, closing the year with shorter days and cooler temperatures. With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dobrich.
• Shumen - December »
  On the last day of December, in Shumen, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 16:46 EET. When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shumen?
• Pernik - December »
  With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pernik, Bulgaria. December in Pernik, Bulgaria is characterized by a wintry crispness, with the chill of winter taking full effect.
• Yambol - December »
  On the first day of December in Yambol sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 16:42. On the first day of December in Yambol, Bulgaria, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 16:42.