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When to go · Veliko Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded), Jan–Feb (ice on the Old Town steps).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
6°C / −3°C
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
Bulgaria overall
Prices
Medium
Bulgaria overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Veliko Tarnovo

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, crowded), Jan–Feb (ice on the Old Town steps).

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • Veliko TarnovoHighs around 6 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 7 days
  • Thracian plain and the Danube, Bulgaria · Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, Veliko Tarnovo, Rusecool

    Hot summers (35 °C+), cold foggy winters; spring and autumn are ideal for city sightseeing.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bulgaria overall
Medium
Prices · Bulgaria overall
Medium

Bulgaria overall: Peak ski month; Kukeri masked festivals start in western villages (Pernik's Surva late January).

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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