Plovdiv weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Like most weather services, we show Plovdiv at one spot: Plovdiv, its largest city. At 11:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM (11.9 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 35%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM (11.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Plovdiv weather
Is it raining in Plovdiv right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM (11.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Plovdiv this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–16° and lows of 6–12°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Plovdiv lately?
In the past 7 days, Plovdiv had 1 rainy day and 6.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Plovdiv?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Plovdiv weather by month
When is the best time to visit Plovdiv?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Plovdiv is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Plovdiv?
June is the wettest month, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Plovdiv?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Plovdiv have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 71 mm (2.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Plovdiv), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Plovdiv
Weather can differ a lot within Plovdiv: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | May–Oct | None | 5–31°C | 659 mm |
| Asenovgrad | May–Oct | None | 5–31°C | 659 mm |
| Karlovo | May–Oct | None | 3–30°C | 704 mm |
| Parvomay | May–Oct | None | 5–31°C | 659 mm |
| Rakovski | May–Oct | None | 3–30°C | 704 mm |