February weather forecast
Bulgaria

February, still firmly within the grip of the Bulgarian winter, tends to maintain the cold conditions characteristic of January. Nonetheless, the month often witnesses a subtle shift in the atmosphere as the season begins its gradual transition towards spring.

Northern Bulgaria, under the prevailing influence of Russian cold air currents, continues to grapple with freezing temperatures. Cities in this region, particularly those with higher altitudes like Sofia, experience persistent cold, although not as severe as January. As the month progresses, there's a slight but discernible rise in temperatures.

Snow remains a dominant feature in February. While the plains continue to be covered in a snowy blanket, the accumulations tend to reduce in comparison to January's thicker layers. The Balkan and Rhodope Mountains maintain substantial snow cover, making them favorable destinations for winter sports enthusiasts.

The Black Sea coast in February is cold, but a tad milder than the country's interior. The sea temperature remains low, registering around 7.2°C (45°F), dissuading any thoughts of swimming. This coastal region, however, begins to see longer days and a gradual rise in sunlight hours compared to January, hinting at the approach of warmer months.

Historical weather extremes for February do not match the record-breaking cold witnessed in January. Nevertheless, temperatures can still drop significantly, especially in mountainous regions.

Drawing comparisons, February's conditions are a continuation of January's cold and snowy weather, but with a growing anticipation for spring. As the month draws to a close, there's a palpable shift in climate, setting the stage for the thawing and blossoming that March brings.

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• Sofia - February »
  In Sofia during February, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Sofia, in February, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 192mm (7.56") of snow.
• Plovdiv - February »
  In Plovdiv during February, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In Plovdiv during February, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
• Varna - February »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Varna is February, with an average sea temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F). In Varna in February, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.
• Burgas - February »
  With an average sea temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Burgas. In Burgas, in February, during 8.3 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ruse - February »
  On the first day of February in Ruse, Bulgaria, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:25. In Ruse, February experiences a slight increase in temperatures compared to January, a sign that the harshest period of winter is receding.
• Stara Zagora - February »
  On the last day of February, in Stara Zagora, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:06 EET. Stara Zagora's average high-temperature in February is a frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 4.5°C (40.1°F) of January.
• Pleven - February »
  In Pleven, in February, during 5.3 snowfall days, 103mm (4.06") of snow is typically accumulated. In Pleven, in February, during 5.3 snowfall days, 103mm (4.06") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Sliven - February »
  On the first day of February in Sliven, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 17:26. At the onset of February, Sliven records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.1°C (46.6°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month.
• Dobrich - February »
  On the last day of February, in Dobrich sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:55 EET. As Dobrich transitions into February, the average high-temperature stands at a chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F), offering little variation from the preceding month.
• Shumen - February »
  On the first day of February in Shumen, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:23. The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shumen during February are 6.5°C (43.7°F) and -1.3°C (29.7°F) respectively.
• Pernik - February »
  On the first day of February in Pernik sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:40. The months with the least rainfall in Pernik are February and March with 37mm (1.46") of accumulated rain.
• Yambol - February »
  On the last day of February, in Yambol, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:02 EET. As February takes its course, Yambol's average high-temperature registers at a still frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month.