Best time to visit Plovdiv
Go inApril–June and September–October
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Explore the Kapana creative quarter.
See Plovdiv on the globePlovdiv month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 8°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 13°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Great | 24°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 28°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Night of Museums and Galleries |
| July | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Mixed | 12°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 6°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Plovdiv
- June🎉 Night of Museums and GalleriesLate-night art openings.
Good to know
- Flights to Plovdiv are usually cheapest in October–April.
Plovdiv is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Plovdiv?
The best time to visit Plovdiv is April–June and September–October. Explore the Kapana creative quarter.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Plovdiv?
Flights are usually cheapest in October–April, when demand is lowest.
When is Plovdiv busiest?
Plovdiv rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Plovdiv?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and January the coolest at 5°C.
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