AI-generatedKazanlak at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 682 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 366 m
Climate in Kazanlak
Kazanlak has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Kazanlak is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kazanlak
The best time to visit Kazanlak is from April to June and from August to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 79 mm of precipitation.
Kazanlak through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kazanlak in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Kazanlak in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Kazanlak in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Kazanlak in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–9 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
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, August – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:3018:38
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 07:12–08:08 · evening 18:00–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:12 · evening 18:55–19:06
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 Kazanlak compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Kazanlak in October?
In October, Kazanlak is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:30 – 18:38
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %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 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Kazanlak
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September has the better holiday weather in Kazanlak: score 88 against 81. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 48 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kazanlak month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January6° · 3.1 h
In January, Kazanlak is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in January29February9° · 4.1 h
In February, Kazanlak is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in February49March13° · 5.0 h
In March, Kazanlak is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in March77April18° · 6.6 h
In April, Kazanlak is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in April76May23° · 7.8 h
In May, Kazanlak is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in May80June27° · 8.8 h
In June, Kazanlak is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in June71July30° · 9.6 h
In July, Kazanlak is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in July73August30° · 9.6 h
In August, Kazanlak is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in August88September25° · 7.5 h
In September, Kazanlak is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in September81October19° · 5.2 h
In October, Kazanlak is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in October47November13° · 3.4 h
In November, Kazanlak is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in November20December7° · 2.6 h
In December, Kazanlak is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kazanlak.
Kazanlak in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 30°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kazanlak
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 (−3°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July 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 | 21 | 6° | −3° | 3.1 h | 8 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 9° | −2° | 4.1 h | 7 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 13° | 2° | 5.0 h | 9 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 18° | 6° | 6.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| MayMay | 76 | 23° | 11° | 7.8 h | 13 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 27° | 14° | 8.8 h | 12 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 30° | 16° | 9.6 h | 9 | 51 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 30° | 16° | 9.6 h | 7 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 25° | 12° | 7.5 h | 7 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 19° | 8° | 5.2 h | 7 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 13° | 3° | 3.4 h | 7 | 55 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 7° | −1° | 2.6 h | 9 | 64 |
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
42.62° N, 25.40° E · 366 m · Europe/Sofia
Sunshine2,230 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Kazanlak
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 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Kazanlak, 47 % 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.
Rain682 mm a year, most in May
Rain in Kazanlak: 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, Kazanlak has about 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 9 in June
UV index in Kazanlak
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 9).
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 85 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 & cloudsWindiest in March: 13 km/h
Wind and clouds in Kazanlak
How breezy and how cloudy Kazanlak 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 Kazanlak typically peaks at 11 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 51 % of the sky over Kazanlak: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 & humidity45 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Kazanlak
How often the day gets hot in Kazanlak (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, Kazanlak has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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
SnowChance of snow up to 32% in January
Snow in Kazanlak
Snow is possible in Kazanlak, 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 Kazanlak.
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.
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Kazanlak 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.
Kazanlak has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,180 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.
Good to know: Bulgaria
- Currency
- Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +359
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kazanlak vs Stara Zagora
In October the holiday weather in Kazanlak and Stara Zagora is about equally good (score 81 vs 82). During the day Stara Zagora is 1 °C warmer than Kazanlak.
| in October | Kazanlak | Stara Zagora |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Kazanlak ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Stara Zagora20°82
- 5Dimitrovgrad21°82
- 6Haskovo20°82
- 7Yambol20°82
- 8Kardzhali20°82
- 11KazanlakThis page19°81
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Frequently asked questions about Kazanlak
When is the best time to visit Kazanlak?
The best time to visit Kazanlak is from April to June and from August to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kazanlak?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Kazanlak?
The wettest month is May with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kazanlak get?
Kazanlak gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kazanlak in?
Kazanlak is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kazanlak?
A nonstop flight from London to Kazanlak takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,180 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kazanlak?
Kazanlak has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 77, summer holidays 72, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 21.