When is the best time to go to Shipka

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shipka, 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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Shipka weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shipka 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

Shipka January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 57mm 3.4hrs 10.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Shipka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shipka with around 57mm 2.3 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Shipka February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 52mm 4.2hrs 11.5hrs

February in Shipka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Shipka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shipka with around 52mm 2.1 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in February »

March

Shipka March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 54mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Shipka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shipka with around 54mm 2.1 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Shipka April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 63mm 6.5hrs 14.3hrs

Shipka's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Shipka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shipka with around 63mm 2.5 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in April »

May

Shipka May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 87mm 7.7hrs 15.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in Shipka 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 Shipka.

May is in the spring in Shipka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shipka with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in May »

June

Shipka June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 89mm 8.9hrs 10.5hrs

The weather in June in Shipka is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shipka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Shipka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shipka with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in June »

July

Shipka July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 70mm 10.1hrs 11.5hrs

July in Shipka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shipka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Shipka and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shipka with around 70mm 2.8 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in July »

August

Shipka August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 51mm 9.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Shipka is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Shipka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shipka with around 51mm 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in August »

September

Shipka September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 45mm 8.3hrs 14.3hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Shipka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shipka with around 45mm 1.8 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in September »

October

Shipka October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 50mm 6.3hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Shipka and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Shipka.

October is in the fall / autumn in Shipka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shipka 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in October »

November

Shipka November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 63mm 4.1hrs 10.5hrs

November in Shipka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Shipka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shipka with around 63mm 2.5 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in November »

December

Shipka December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 68mm 3.1hrs 11.5hrs

December in Shipka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Shipka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shipka with around 68mm 2.7 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shipka weather in December »

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Shipka weather stats

Shipka weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.8°C 74.8°F
Driest month: September 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -0.1°C 31.8°F
Wettest month: June 89mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 24.9°C 76.8°F
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