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When to go · Borovets

Borovets in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (limited snow), Oct–Nov (early melt).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Bulgaria overall
Prices
Low
Bulgaria overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Borovets

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (limited snow), Oct–Nov (early melt).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • BorovetsHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bulgaria overall
Low
Prices · Bulgaria overall
Low

Bulgaria overall: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Borovets, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 7

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (limited snow), Oct–Nov (early melt).

January: Inside Borovets's best window: Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep.

Borovets: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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