When to go · Semkovo

Semkovo in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb, Jan–Mar (winter skiing) and Jun–Sep (summer hikes)). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Bulgaria overall
Prices: Low; Bulgaria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBulgaria month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb, Jan–Mar (winter skiing) and Jun–Sep (summer hikes)). 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

SemkovoHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 8 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 Semkovo, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Night low
Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8 (better)
Jan: 10
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb, Jan–Mar (winter skiing) and Jun–Sep (summer hikes)). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

January: Inside Semkovo's best window: Dec–Feb, Jan–Mar (winter skiing) and Jun–Sep (summer hikes).

Semkovo: 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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