AI-generatedYambol at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 574 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 115 m
Climate in Yambol
Yambol 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 7 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Yambol is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yambol
The best time to visit Yambol is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation.
Yambol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yambol in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Yambol in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Yambol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Yambol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, 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, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:2518:34
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 07:08–08:04 · evening 17:56–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:08 · evening 18:51–19:02
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 Yambol compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Yambol in October?
In October, Yambol is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yambol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:25 – 18:34
- UV index
- 4 · 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
- 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 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
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 Yambol
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 Yambol: score 92 against 82. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 55 mm | 38 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yambol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January7° · 2.9 h
In January, Yambol is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 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 Yambol.
Yambol in January33February9° · 3.9 h
In February, Yambol is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in February52March13° · 4.6 h
In March, Yambol is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in March80April19° · 6.2 h
In April, Yambol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in April82May24° · 7.7 h
In May, Yambol is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in May80June28° · 8.7 h
In June, Yambol is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in June69July31° · 9.6 h
In July, Yambol is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in July71August31° · 9.3 h
In August, Yambol is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in August92September26° · 7.2 h
In September, Yambol is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in September82October20° · 4.8 h
In October, Yambol is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in October51November13° · 3.2 h
In November, Yambol is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol in November20December8° · 2.6 h
In December, Yambol is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yambol.
Yambol 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 Yambol
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (18°). 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 | 22 | 7° | −1° | 2.9 h | 8 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 9° | 0° | 3.9 h | 7 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 13° | 3° | 4.6 h | 9 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 19° | 7° | 6.2 h | 9 | 49 |
| MayMay | 82 | 24° | 12° | 7.7 h | 11 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 28° | 16° | 8.7 h | 9 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 31° | 18° | 9.6 h | 7 | 34 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 31° | 17° | 9.3 h | 5 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 13° | 7.2 h | 5 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 20° | 9° | 4.8 h | 6 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 13° | 5° | 3.2 h | 7 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 8° | 0° | 2.6 h | 9 | 62 |
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
42.48° N, 26.50° E · 115 m · Europe/Sofia
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Yambol
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 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Yambol, 43 % 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 Yambol: 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, Yambol has about 6 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Yambol
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Yambol
How breezy and how cloudy Yambol 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 Yambol 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Yambol: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Yambol
How often the day gets hot in Yambol (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, Yambol has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Yambol
Snow is possible in Yambol, 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 Yambol.
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 Yambol
Weather for your travel dates
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Yambol 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.
Yambol has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °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 15 min
- Distance
- 2,260 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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Yambol vs Stara Zagora
In October the holiday weather in Yambol and Stara Zagora is about equally good (score 82 vs 82). During the day it is about as warm in Stara Zagora as in Yambol.
| in October | Yambol | Stara Zagora |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Yambol
When is the best time to visit Yambol?
The best time to visit Yambol 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 Yambol?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Yambol?
The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yambol get?
Yambol gets around 2,160 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 Yambol in?
Yambol is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Yambol?
A nonstop flight from London to Yambol takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yambol?
Yambol has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 82, summer holidays 70, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 21.