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Montana, Bulgaria weather & best time to visit

City break

Montana, Bulgaria at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Sunshine a year
2,270 h
Rain a year
654 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
151 m

Climate in Montana, Bulgaria

Montana, Bulgaria 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 5 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Montana, Bulgaria is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Montana, Bulgaria

The best time to visit Montana, Bulgaria is from April to June and from August 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 76 mm of precipitation.

Montana, Bulgaria through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Montana, Bulgaria in spring

Mar – May

71

Good

  • 13–24 °C by day
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Montana, Bulgaria in summer

Jun – Aug

77

Good

  • 28–30 °C by day
  • 9.7 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Montana, Bulgaria in autumn

Sep – Nov

71

Good

  • 12–25 °C by day
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Montana, Bulgaria in winter

Dec – Feb

23

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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Montana, Bulgaria for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

80

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – June, August – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:3918:46

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 07:22–08:18 · evening 18:07–19:04
Blue hour
Morning 07:11–07:22 · evening 19:04–19:15

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 Montana, Bulgaria compared with home

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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°15°
Night-time low10°5°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Montana, Bulgaria in October?

In October, Montana, Bulgaria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min07:39 – 18:46
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 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 %38 %
  • 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 Montana, Bulgaria

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Montana, Bulgaria: score 89 against 80. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Montana, Bulgaria
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score8089better
Daytime high19°25°
Night-time low8°13°
Sunshine5.3 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days77
Rainfall54 mm54 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Montana, Bulgaria month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January5° · 3.0 h

In January, Montana, Bulgaria 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 48 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in January
26February8° · 4.1 h

In February, Montana, Bulgaria is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in February
53March13° · 5.4 h

In March, Montana, Bulgaria is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in March
80April19° · 6.7 h

In April, Montana, Bulgaria 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 64 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in April
80May24° · 7.8 h

In May, Montana, Bulgaria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in May
83June28° · 9.3 h

In June, Montana, Bulgaria 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 10 rainy days and 69 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 Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in June
73July30° · 10.1 h

In July, Montana, Bulgaria 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 53 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 Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in July
75August30° · 9.7 h

In August, Montana, Bulgaria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in August
89September25° · 7.4 h

In September, Montana, Bulgaria is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in September
80October19° · 5.3 h

In October, Montana, Bulgaria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in October
43November12° · 3.2 h

In November, Montana, Bulgaria is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in November
20December6° · 2.5 h

In December, Montana, Bulgaria is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montana, Bulgaria.

Montana, Bulgaria in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Montana, Bulgaria

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.

OctoberDay 19°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan225°−3°3.0 h848
FebruaryFeb268°−2°4.1 h839
MarchMar5313°2°5.4 h959
AprilApr8019°7°6.7 h1064
MayMay8024°12°7.8 h1276
JuneJun8328°15°9.3 h1069
JulyJul7330°17°10.1 h853
AugustAug7530°17°9.7 h641
SeptemberSep8925°13°7.4 h754
OctoberOct8019°8°5.3 h754
NovemberNov4312°3°3.2 h846
DecemberDec206°−2°2.5 h950

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

43.41° N, 23.22° E · 151 m · Europe/Sofia

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Montana, Bulgaria

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,270 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Montana, Bulgaria, 48 % 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

Rain in Montana, Bulgaria: 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.

Per year
654 mm on 100 days
Wettest month
May · 76 mm
Driest month
Feb · 39 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 54 mm

In October, Montana, Bulgaria has about 7 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Montana, Bulgaria

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 90 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Montana, Bulgaria

How breezy and how cloudy Montana, Bulgaria 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.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Montana, Bulgaria typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
50 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 29 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 63 %
OctoberCloud cover 51 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Montana, Bulgaria: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Montana, Bulgaria

How often the day gets hot in Montana, Bulgaria (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
48 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 19 °C

In October, Montana, Bulgaria 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

Snow in Montana, Bulgaria

Snow is possible in Montana, Bulgaria, 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 days a year
13 days
Fresh snow a year
65 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 3 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Montana, Bulgaria.

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 Montana, Bulgaria

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Montana, Bulgaria 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.

Montana, Bulgaria has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    72

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    74

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    80

    Excellent

    • 19 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    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 2 h 55 min
Distance
1,980 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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Montana vs Vratsa

In October the holiday weather in Montana and Vratsa is about equally good (score 80 vs 79). During the day Vratsa is 1 °C cooler than Montana.

Montana vs Vratsa, in October
in OctoberMontanaVratsa
Holiday weather score8079
Daytime high19°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days78
Best timeApr – Jun, Aug – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberMontana 19°Vratsa 18°
MontanaVratsa
Go to Vratsa
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Ranking

Bulgaria in October: the best places

In October, Montana ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Blagoevgrad20°85
  2. 2Sandanski21°85
  3. 3Kyustendil18°84
  4. 4Pazardzhik19°83
  5. 5Pleven20°82
  6. 6Bansko18°82
  7. 7Stara Zagora20°82
  8. 8Dimitrovgrad21°82
  9. 20MontanaThis page19°80
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Frequently asked questions about Montana, Bulgaria

When is the best time to visit Montana, Bulgaria?

The best time to visit Montana, Bulgaria 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 Montana, Bulgaria?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.

When does it rain most in Montana, Bulgaria?

The wettest month is May with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 39 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Montana, Bulgaria get?

Montana, Bulgaria gets around 2,270 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 Montana, Bulgaria in?

Montana, Bulgaria is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Montana, Bulgaria?

A nonstop flight from London to Montana, Bulgaria takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,980 km.

Which school holidays are best for Montana, Bulgaria?

Montana, Bulgaria has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 81, summer holidays 74, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 21.