Bulgaria is situated in the moderate climatic zone. The country can be conditionally divided into two climatic zones. The StaraPlaninaMountain is considered the watershed between them. Winters are colder in Northern Bulgaria and much milder in the Southern part of the country. Winter temperatures vary between 0° and 7°C below zero. Very rarely temperatures may drop below 20°C below zero. Typical continental and changeable is the climate in spring. It is exceptionally favourable for the growth of fruit-bearing trees, for whose fruit Bulgaria has been renowned in Europe for centuries. Summer is hot and sweltering in Northern Bulgaria, especially along the DanubeRiver.
The climate in Southern Bulgaria is determined by the air-currents from the Mediterranean. Summer temperatures do not reach the extremes as in Dobroudzha and along the Danube and are usually moderate: about 28°-30°C. The highest readings are usually taken in the towns of Rousse and Silistra, sometimes reaching above 35°C. Autumns are mild and pleasant in Bulgaria. The multi-coloured for-ests in autumn add to the picturesque landscape. Autumn showers in principle are more frequent than in spring. May, October and November are the rainiest months.
The table below displays average monthly climate indicators in Bulgaria:
|
Indicator |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Avg. Temperature |
-1° |
2° |
7° |
12° |
16° |
20° |
23° |
23° |
18° |
11° |
5° |
1° |
|
Avg. Max Temperature |
4° |
8° |
12° |
17° |
23° |
28° |
31° |
30° |
24° |
18° |
10° |
4° |
|
Avg. Min Temperature |
-3° |
-2° |
1° |
5° |
9° |
14° |
17° |
16° |
12° |
7° |
2° |
-3° |
|
Avg.Sea Water Temperature |
3° |
4° |
6° |
10° |
15° |
19° |
21° |
23° |
20° |
15° |
11° |
5° |
|
Avg. Rain Days |
4 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
3 |
|
Avg. Snow Days |
6 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
