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Stara Zagora Climate

Stara Zagora, Bulgaria · population 143,431 · 62 weather stations within 200 km · records 1776 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
17.0°C
Warmest month · August
28.9°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-3.9°C
Typical overnight low

Stara Zagora has an average annual daytime high of 17.0°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 28.9°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -3.9°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January4.1°C-3.9°CColdest
February6.9°C-2.1°C
March10.8°C0.2°C
April16.7°C4.6°C
May22.0°C9.6°C
June26.2°C13.2°C
July28.8°C15.1°C
August28.9°C15.1°CWarmest
September24.6°C11.4°C
October17.9°C6.5°C
November11.5°C2.8°C
December6.2°C-1.6°C

Temperature range across the year

-6°3°12°22°31°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+3.3°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1857
-2.7°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Stara Zagora getting hotter?

Since 1900, Stara Zagora's average temperature has risen by +2.5°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1776, warming totals +2.6°C.

10.9°11.6°12.4°13.1°13.9°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to October

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Stara Zagora?

Stara Zagora's average annual daytime high is 17.0°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 28.9°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -3.9°C.

What is the warmest month in Stara Zagora?

August is the warmest month in Stara Zagora, with typical daytime highs of 28.9°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Stara Zagora?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Stara Zagora, running +3.3°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Stara Zagora getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Stara Zagora has warmed by roughly +2.5°C.

When is the best time to visit Stara Zagora?

April to October typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.