When is the best time to go to Rila

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rila, Bulgaria. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Rila weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rila are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Rila January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 38mm 3.3hrs 10.5hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Rila and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rila for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Rila and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Rila with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Rila February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 37mm 4.2hrs 11.6hrs

February in Rila is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rila for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Rila and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rila with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in February »

March

Rila March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 41mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Rila is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rila for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Rila and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rila with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in March »

April

Rila April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 49mm 6.8hrs 14.3hrs

Rila's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rila.

April is in the spring in Rila and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rila with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in April »

May

Rila May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 67mm 8.3hrs 15.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Rila and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rila.

May is in the spring in Rila and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rila with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in May »

June

Rila June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 65mm 9.6hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Rila during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rila.

June is in the summer in Rila and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rila with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in June »

July

Rila July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 53mm 10.7hrs 11.6hrs

July in Rila is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rila, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Rila and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rila with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in July »

August

Rila August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 50mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Rila is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rila, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Rila and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rila with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in August »

September

Rila September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 39mm 8.7hrs 14.3hrs

Rila's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rila, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Rila and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rila with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in September »

October

Rila October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 36mm 6.6hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Rila and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rila.

October is in the fall / autumn in Rila and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rila with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in October »

November

Rila November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 55mm 4hrs 10.5hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Rila and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rila for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Rila and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rila with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in November »

December

Rila December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 46mm 2.9hrs 11.6hrs

December in Rila is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rila for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Rila and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rila with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Rila weather in December »

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Rila weather stats

Rila weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: October 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: August 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January 2.2°C 36°F
Wettest month: May 67mm 2.6ins
Warmest sea: August 25°C 77°F
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