When to go · Pirin National Park
Pirin National Park in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes.). 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) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Bulgaria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bulgaria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes.). 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:
- JanuaryGreatInside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
- FebruaryGreatInside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
- MarchGreatInside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
- JulyGreatInside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
Weather in October
- Pirin National ParkHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 9 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 Pirin National Park, side by side.
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: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes.). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.
January: Inside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
Pirin National Park: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings