AI-generatedSmolyan at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 1,029 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 921 m
Climate in Smolyan
Smolyan has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Smolyan is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Smolyan
The best time to visit Smolyan is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to October. Rain is frequent from March to May; the wettest month is May with 121 mm.
Smolyan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Smolyan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Smolyan in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Smolyan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Smolyan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3218:42
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 07:15–08:09 · evening 18:04–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:15 · evening 18:59–19:10
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 Smolyan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Smolyan in October?
In October, Smolyan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Smolyan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:32 – 18:42
- 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
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Smolyan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Smolyan: score 91 against 70. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 80 mm | 58 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Smolyan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January5° · 3.0 h
In January, Smolyan is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in January22February7° · 3.9 h
In February, Smolyan is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in February27March10° · 4.8 h
In March, Smolyan is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in March53April15° · 5.9 h
In April, Smolyan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in April67May20° · 7.0 h
In May, Smolyan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in May76June24° · 8.4 h
In June, Smolyan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in June87July27° · 9.3 h
In July, Smolyan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in July91August27° · 9.1 h
In August, Smolyan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in August83September22° · 7.1 h
In September, Smolyan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in September70October17° · 4.9 h
In October, Smolyan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in October38November11° · 3.5 h
In November, Smolyan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan in November16December6° · 2.5 h
In December, Smolyan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Smolyan.
Smolyan 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 Smolyan
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 19 | 5° | −4° | 3.0 h | 9 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 7° | −3° | 3.9 h | 9 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 10° | −1° | 4.8 h | 13 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 15° | 3° | 5.9 h | 14 | 95 |
| MayMay | 67 | 20° | 8° | 7.0 h | 16 | 121 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 24° | 11° | 8.4 h | 14 | 114 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 27° | 13° | 9.3 h | 10 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 27° | 13° | 9.1 h | 8 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 22° | 9° | 7.1 h | 9 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 17° | 5° | 4.9 h | 9 | 80 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 11° | 1° | 3.5 h | 9 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 6° | −3° | 2.5 h | 10 | 95 |
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, 24.71° E · 921 m · Europe/Sofia
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Smolyan
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 4.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Smolyan, 44 % 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 Smolyan: 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, Smolyan has about 9 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Smolyan
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 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 Smolyan
How breezy and how cloudy Smolyan 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 Smolyan 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 Smolyan: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 Smolyan
How often the day gets hot in Smolyan (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, Smolyan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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 Smolyan
When Smolyan is likely to be white: 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, Smolyan has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Smolyan
Weather for your travel dates
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Smolyan 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.
Smolyan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 10 min
- Distance
- 2,200 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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Smolyan vs Kardzhali
In October Kardzhali has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs 70). During the day Kardzhali is 3 °C warmer than Smolyan.
| in October | Smolyan | Kardzhali |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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In October, Smolyan ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Smolyan
When is the best time to visit Smolyan?
The best time to visit Smolyan is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Smolyan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Smolyan?
Rain is frequent from March to May; the wettest month is May with 121 mm. The driest month is August with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Smolyan get?
Smolyan gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Smolyan in?
Smolyan is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Smolyan?
A nonstop flight from London to Smolyan takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Smolyan?
Smolyan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 69, summer holidays 90, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 18.