When to go · Sliven
Sliven in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Bulgaria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bulgaria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- SlivenHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bulgaria overall
- Low
- Prices · Bulgaria overall
- Low
Bulgaria overall: Cold, often snowy; skiing at Bansko and Borovets; cities quiet and cheap.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sliven, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow).
May: Inside Sliven's best window: May–Sep.
Sliven: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings