When to go · Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo in January
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
- 4°C39°F / −4°C25°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Bulgaria overall
- Prices
- Low
- 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 January
- Veliko TarnovoHighs around 4 °C, lows around -4 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 39 °F, lows around 25 °F, 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.Hot summers (95 °F+), cold foggy winters; spring and autumn are ideal for city sightseeing.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket