Plovdiv
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Plovdiv month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Plovdiv are typically May, September and October, with average daytime highs around 20–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and May the wettest (about 68 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8 | -0.9 | 57 | 6.4 |
| February | 10.2 | 1.4 | 41 | 7.2 |
| March | 13.8 | 3.8 | 56 | 8.2 |
| April | 18.8 | 7.8 | 67 | 10.5 |
| May | 22.9 | 12.4 | 68 | 11.5 |
| June | 28.6 | 17.8 | 63 | 13.3 |
| July | 31.8 | 20.4 | 47 | 13.6 |
| August | 31.7 | 20.1 | 18 | 12.5 |
| September | 26.7 | 15.7 | 25 | 10.9 |
| October | 19.9 | 10.0 | 56 | 8.6 |
| November | 13.3 | 5.5 | 53 | 6.2 |
| December | 8.5 | 1.5 | 64 | 5.7 |
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01 · OverviewPlovdiv, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Plovdiv took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Plovdiv
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Plovdiv
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Plovdiv
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Plovdiv
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Plovdiv
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Plovdiv
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Frequently Asked Questions about Plovdiv
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01 · Q&AWhere is Plovdiv located and what are its coordinates?
Plovdiv is situated in Bulgaria at geographic coordinates 42.1539, 24.7500 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Plovdiv?
Plovdiv has a recorded population of approximately 329,489 and observes the Europe/Sofia time zone (BGN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Plovdiv?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Plovdiv include bg, tr-BG, rom, and the circulating currency is BGN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Plovdiv?
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