When to go to Plovdiv?
Painted merchant houses climb the hills of Plovdiv's old town, timber upper storeys jutting over cobbles laid to punish thin soles. The Roman theatre still fills for concerts, and the Roman stadium runs under the main shopping street with its curved end visible through the paving. Down in Kapana, a grid of small streets holds galleries, workshops and bars.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Plovdiv, aim for April to October.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Plovdiv
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4 | 62 | 4 | 56 |
| February | 7.9 | 33 | 7 | 63 |
| March | 8.5 | 39 | 8 | 64 |
| April | 10.3 | 74 | 14 | 69 |
| May | 10.8 | 60 | 17 | 74 |
| June | 13.4 | 64 | 24 | 83 |
| July | 13.9 | 15 | 28 | 92 |
| August | 12.1 | 13 | 27 | 90 |
| September | 10.6 | 31 | 21 | 80 |
| October | 9.6 | 10 | 16 | 77 |
| November | 6.5 | 49 | 9 | 57 |
| December | 5.0 | 71 | 5 | 51 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Plovdiv, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is October (about 10 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 522 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Plovdiv?
- Old town and Roman theatre
- Roman stadium
- Kapana (creative quarter)
- Church of Sts Constantine and Helena
Practical info
- Country: Bulgaria
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