AI-generatedSandanski at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,640 h
- Rain a year
- 677 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 246 m
Climate in Sandanski
Sandanski has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Sandanski is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sandanski
The best time to visit Sandanski is from March to May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation.
Sandanski through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sandanski in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Sandanski in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–34 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Sandanski in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–28 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Sandanski in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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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: March – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:3718:48
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 07:20–08:15 · evening 18:10–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:20 · evening 19:05–19:15
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 Sandanski compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Sandanski in October?
In October, Sandanski is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sandanski.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:37 – 18:48
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 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 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
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 Sandanski
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 May bring similar holiday weather to Sandanski (score 85 and 84). In May, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sandanski month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January8° · 4.1 h
In January, Sandanski is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in January53February11° · 5.2 h
In February, Sandanski is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in February76March15° · 6.3 h
In March, Sandanski is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in March82April20° · 7.2 h
In April, Sandanski is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in April84May26° · 8.6 h
In May, Sandanski is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in May54June30° · 10.3 h
In June, Sandanski is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in June49July33° · 11.3 h
In July, Sandanski is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in July49August34° · 10.8 h
In August, Sandanski is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in August72September28° · 8.5 h
In September, Sandanski is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in September85October21° · 6.4 h
In October, Sandanski is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in October69November15° · 4.5 h
In November, Sandanski is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in November33December9° · 3.5 h
In December, Sandanski is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sandanski.
Sandanski in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sandanski
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 32 | 8° | −1° | 4.1 h | 9 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 11° | 1° | 5.2 h | 8 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 15° | 4° | 6.3 h | 10 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 20° | 8° | 7.2 h | 10 | 58 |
| MayMay | 84 | 26° | 13° | 8.6 h | 9 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 30° | 17° | 10.3 h | 8 | 42 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 33° | 19° | 11.3 h | 5 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 34° | 19° | 10.8 h | 5 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 28° | 15° | 8.5 h | 6 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 21° | 10° | 6.4 h | 7 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 15° | 5° | 4.5 h | 8 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 9° | 1° | 3.5 h | 9 | 82 |
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
41.57° N, 23.28° E · 246 m · Europe/Sofia
Sunshine hours in Sandanski
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 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Sandanski, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sandanski: 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, Sandanski has about 7 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sandanski
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 60 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 Sandanski
How breezy and how cloudy Sandanski 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 Sandanski typically peaks at 8 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 Sandanski: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 and humidity in Sandanski
How often the day gets hot in Sandanski (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, Sandanski has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Sandanski
Snow is possible in Sandanski, 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 Sandanski.
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 Sandanski
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Sandanski 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.
Sandanski has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,110 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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Sandanski vs Bansko
In October the holiday weather in Sandanski and Bansko is about equally good (score 85 vs 81). During the day Bansko is 3 °C cooler than Sandanski.
| in October | Sandanski | Bansko |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Sandanski
When is the best time to visit Sandanski?
The best time to visit Sandanski is from March to May 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 Sandanski?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Sandanski?
The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sandanski get?
Sandanski gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sandanski in?
Sandanski is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sandanski?
A nonstop flight from London to Sandanski takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sandanski?
Sandanski has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 78, summer holidays 49, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 33.