AI-generatedBlagoevgrad at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,420 h
- Rain a year
- 485 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 408 m
Climate in Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year, Blagoevgrad is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Blagoevgrad
The best time to visit Blagoevgrad is from April to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from September to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is March with 54 mm of precipitation.
Blagoevgrad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Blagoevgrad in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Blagoevgrad in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Blagoevgrad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 14–26 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Blagoevgrad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–10 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:3918:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:21–08:16 · evening 18:10–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:21 · evening 19:05–19:16
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Blagoevgrad compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Blagoevgrad in October?
In October, Blagoevgrad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:39 – 18:48
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Blagoevgrad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Blagoevgrad (score 86 and 86). In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 27 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Blagoevgrad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January7° · 3.7 h
In January, Blagoevgrad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in January47February10° · 4.9 h
In February, Blagoevgrad is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in February67March14° · 6.0 h
In March, Blagoevgrad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in March80April19° · 6.5 h
In April, Blagoevgrad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in April83May24° · 7.6 h
In May, Blagoevgrad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in May71June28° · 9.0 h
In June, Blagoevgrad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in June57July31° · 10.1 h
In July, Blagoevgrad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in July56August31° · 9.8 h
In August, Blagoevgrad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in August86September26° · 7.6 h
In September, Blagoevgrad is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in September86October20° · 6.2 h
In October, Blagoevgrad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in October69November14° · 4.6 h
In November, Blagoevgrad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in November31December8° · 3.3 h
In December, Blagoevgrad is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Blagoevgrad.
Blagoevgrad in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Blagoevgrad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 7° | −2° | 3.7 h | 8 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 10° | −1° | 4.9 h | 7 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 14° | 3° | 6.0 h | 10 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 19° | 7° | 6.5 h | 10 | 52 |
| MayMay | 83 | 24° | 12° | 7.6 h | 10 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 28° | 16° | 9.0 h | 8 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 31° | 17° | 10.1 h | 5 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 31° | 17° | 9.8 h | 4 | 18 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 13° | 7.6 h | 5 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 20° | 8° | 6.2 h | 6 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 14° | 4° | 4.6 h | 7 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 8° | −1° | 3.3 h | 9 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Blagoevgrad
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Blagoevgrad, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Blagoevgrad: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Blagoevgrad has about 6 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Blagoevgrad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Blagoevgrad
How breezy and how cloudy Blagoevgrad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Blagoevgrad typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Blagoevgrad: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Blagoevgrad
How often the day gets hot in Blagoevgrad (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Blagoevgrad has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Blagoevgrad
Snow is possible in Blagoevgrad, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Blagoevgrad.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Blagoevgrad
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Blagoevgrad in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Blagoevgrad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,070 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Blagoevgrad vs Bansko
In October Blagoevgrad has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 81). During the day Bansko is 2 °C cooler than Blagoevgrad.
| in October | Blagoevgrad | Bansko |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Blagoevgrad ranks 1 of 22 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Blagoevgrad
When is the best time to visit Blagoevgrad?
The best time to visit Blagoevgrad is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Blagoevgrad?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Blagoevgrad?
The wettest month is March with 54 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Blagoevgrad get?
Blagoevgrad gets around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Blagoevgrad in?
Blagoevgrad is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Blagoevgrad?
A nonstop flight from London to Blagoevgrad takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Blagoevgrad?
Blagoevgrad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 81, summer holidays 56, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 30.