AI-generatedLovech at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 691 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 201 m
Climate in Lovech
Lovech 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 5 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Lovech is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lovech
The best time to visit Lovech is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 85 mm of precipitation.
Lovech through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lovech in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Lovech in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Lovech in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–26 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Lovech in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 3.2 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 – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
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, September – 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 12°
07:3318:40
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 07:16–08:12 · evening 18:02–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:16 · evening 18:58–19:09
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 Lovech 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 15° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Lovech in October?
In October, Lovech is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lovech.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:33 – 18:40
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %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 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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 Lovech
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Lovech: score 89 against 81. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 53 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lovech month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January5° · 3.0 h
In January, Lovech is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in January27February8° · 4.2 h
In February, Lovech is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in February50March13° · 5.3 h
In March, Lovech is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in March79April19° · 6.7 h
In April, Lovech is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in April79May24° · 7.9 h
In May, Lovech is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in May80June28° · 9.3 h
In June, Lovech is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in June70July30° · 10.1 h
In July, Lovech is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in July71August31° · 9.8 h
In August, Lovech 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 falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in August89September26° · 7.5 h
In September, Lovech is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in September81October19° · 5.4 h
In October, Lovech is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in October44November12° · 3.5 h
In November, Lovech is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in November20December6° · 2.5 h
In December, Lovech is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lovech.
Lovech in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lovech
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 (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 | 21 | 5° | −3° | 3.0 h | 8 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 8° | −1° | 4.2 h | 8 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 13° | 3° | 5.3 h | 10 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 19° | 7° | 6.7 h | 10 | 67 |
| MayMay | 79 | 24° | 12° | 7.9 h | 12 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 28° | 15° | 9.3 h | 11 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 30° | 17° | 10.1 h | 8 | 56 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 31° | 17° | 9.8 h | 6 | 47 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 26° | 13° | 7.5 h | 7 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 19° | 8° | 5.4 h | 7 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 12° | 3° | 3.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 6° | −1° | 2.5 h | 9 | 54 |
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
43.13° N, 24.72° E · 201 m · Europe/Sofia
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lovech
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 5.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Lovech, 49 % 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
Rain in Lovech: 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, Lovech has about 7 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lovech
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · 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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Lovech
How breezy and how cloudy Lovech 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 Lovech typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Lovech: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Lovech
How often the day gets hot in Lovech (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, Lovech 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
Snow
Snow in Lovech
Snow is possible in Lovech, 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 Lovech.
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 Lovech
Weather for your travel dates
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Lovech 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.
Lovech has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.8 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
- 2,100 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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Lovech vs Pleven
In October the holiday weather in Lovech and Pleven is about equally good (score 81 vs 82). During the day Pleven is 1 °C warmer than Lovech.
| in October | Lovech | Pleven |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Lovech ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Lovech
When is the best time to visit Lovech?
The best time to visit Lovech 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 Lovech?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Lovech?
The wettest month is May with 85 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lovech get?
Lovech gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Lovech in?
Lovech is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lovech?
A nonstop flight from London to Lovech takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lovech?
Lovech 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 70, May half-term 79, summer holidays 71, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 21.