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When to go · Veliko Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo in July

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
29°C / 16°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Bulgaria overall
Prices
High
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 July

Long-term averages
  • Veliko TarnovoHighs around 29 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 8 days
  • Thracian plain and the Danube, Bulgaria · Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, Veliko Tarnovo, Rusehot

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

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bulgaria overall
High
Prices · Bulgaria overall
High

Bulgaria overall: Coast full, Plovdiv hot; high trails in Rila and Pirin at their best. Book coastal rooms early.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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