Shumen
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Shumen month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Shumen are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and June the wettest (about 78 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | -2.3 | 56 | 5.5 |
| February | 8.8 | -0.7 | 39 | 6.6 |
| March | 12.5 | 1.7 | 51 | 7.7 |
| April | 17.4 | 5.5 | 50 | 9.7 |
| May | 21.3 | 10.4 | 68 | 11.2 |
| June | 26.7 | 15.6 | 78 | 12.7 |
| July | 29.8 | 17.8 | 52 | 13.3 |
| August | 30.2 | 17.9 | 23 | 12.4 |
| September | 25.3 | 13.7 | 27 | 10.7 |
| October | 18.9 | 8.3 | 55 | 7.8 |
| November | 12.8 | 4.3 | 68 | 5.5 |
| December | 7.8 | 0.3 | 58 | 4.7 |
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01 · OverviewShumen, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Shumen took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Shumen
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Shumen
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Shumen
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Shumen
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Shumen
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Shumen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shumen
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01 · Q&AWhere is Shumen located and what are its coordinates?
Shumen is situated in Bulgaria at geographic coordinates 43.2706, 26.9229 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Shumen?
Shumen has a recorded population of approximately 72,342 and observes the Europe/Sofia time zone (BGN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Shumen?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Shumen include bg, tr-BG, rom, and the circulating currency is BGN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Shumen?
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