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Pernik in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jan (Surva), May–Sep (pleasant weather)). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Bulgaria overall
Prices: Low; Bulgaria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBulgaria month rating

Outside the best window (Jan (Surva), May–Sep (pleasant weather)). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

PernikHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), 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 Pernik, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jan (Surva), May–Sep (pleasant weather)). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

January: Inside Pernik's best window: Jan (Surva), May–Sep (pleasant weather).

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

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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