January weather forecast
Bulgaria

January in Bulgaria marks the height of winter, and the country is ensconced in cold, often with temperatures below freezing. The northern regions, influenced heavily by the cold air currents from Russia, are particularly harsh, with biting winds and frequent frosts. Notably, cities like Sofia, located in the west, experience significant cold due to their elevation, often with temperatures plummeting further than other areas.

Snowfall is widespread in January, blanketing both the plains and mountains. Mountainous regions like the Rhodope and Balkan Mountains witness deeper snow accumulation compared to the plains. This month is often when snow cover is the thickest, especially when compared to December and February. The snow cover can last merely 30 days in the plains but lingers much longer in elevated regions.

The Black Sea coast, while milder compared to the interior, still experiences cold temperatures. Sea temperatures can drop to a chilly 7.2°C (45°F), making it unsuitable for swimming. In contrast to the warmer December sea temperatures and anticipating the gradually rising temperatures in February, January stands as one of the coldest months for the Black Sea region.

Regarding extremes, January is characterized by its notably low temperatures. In historical records, the town of Tran reported the lowest-ever temperature for Bulgaria in this month, a bone-chilling -38.3°C (-36.9°F).

When comparing January to its neighboring months, it stands out as colder and often snowier than December, with February closely mirroring its conditions but with the promise of a gradual transition towards the warmer spring months ahead.

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• Sofia - January »
  In Sofia in January, during 7.2 snowfall days, 234mm (9.21") of snow is typically accumulated. In Sofia, in January, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 234mm (9.21") of snow.
• Plovdiv - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Plovdiv is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. January stands out as Plovdiv's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 5.4°C (41.7°F) and a low of -3°C (26.6°F).
• Varna - January »
  On the first day of January in Varna sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:43. Varna witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 6.2°C (43.2°F) and a low of -1.7°C (28.9°F).
• Burgas - January »
  January is the coldest month of the year in Burgas registering average temperatures as high as 8.5°C (47.3°F) and as low as 0.5°C (32.9°F). Burgas, Bulgaria remains cold during January with simultaneous humidity levels reaching a peak for the year at 80.2%.
• Ruse - January »
  Ruse's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and lows of -3.1°C (26.4°F). The coldest temperatures in Ruse occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 4.2°C (39.6°F) and a low of -3.1°C (26.4°F).
• Stara Zagora - January »
  In Stara Zagora, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low of -2.1°C (28.2°F). January, recording an average high temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) and a low temperature of -2.1°C (28.2°F), is Stara Zagora's coldest month.
• Pleven - January »
  January is the most humid month in Pleven with an average relative humidity of 84%. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pleven, Bulgaria.
• Sliven - January »
  January, with its high-temperature average of 6.4°C (43.5°F) and a low-temperature average of -1°C (30.2°F), is the coldest month in Sliven. Sliven reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 6.4°C (43.5°F) at the peak and -1°C (30.2°F) at the lowest.
• Dobrich - January »
  The month of January, characterized by an average high of 5.4°C (41.7°F) and a low of -1.9°C (28.6°F), is recognized as the coldest in Dobrich, Bulgaria. In Dobrich, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 5.4°C (41.7°F) and a low of -1.9°C (28.6°F).
• Shumen - January »
  Shumen's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 4.3°C (39.7°F) and lows of -2.9°C (26.8°F). Shumen's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F) and an average low temperature of -2.9°C (26.8°F), is the coldest in the year.
• Pernik - January »
  January, with an average high of 3.1°C (37.6°F) and a low of -4.9°C (23.2°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Pernik. In Pernik, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 3.1°C (37.6°F) and a low of -4.9°C (23.2°F).
• Yambol - January »
  With average high temperatures of 6.5°C (43.7°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F), January is the coldest month in Yambol, Bulgaria. January, having an average high-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 0°C (32°F), is the coldest month in Yambol.