Cold Weather Continues in Bulgaria, Warming Trend Expected Mid-Week
Sofia, Bulgaria – January 12, 2026 – A cold snap continues to grip Bulgaria, with temperatures expected to remain low on Tuesday, January 13th, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). while daytime temperatures will see a slight increase, minimum temperatures are forecast to drop further.
NIMH reports increasing cloudiness and the possibility of light snow in Northern Bulgaria and the Central Highlands. Winds will be moderate,blowing from the west-southwest. Extremely cold conditions were recorded on January 12th, with a “feels like” temperature of -47°C reported in the rila and Pirin mountains.
Temperature Forecasts for January 13th:
* Ruse: -14°C
* Razgrad & Silistra: -13°C
* Smolyan, Kyustendil, veliko Tarnovo, Dobrich & Pernik: -12°C
* Shumen, Montana & Vratsa: -10°C
* Pleven, gabrovo & Sofia: -9°C
* Lovech & Blagoevgrad: -8°C
A warning has been issued regarding a complicated winter situation, with snow, wind, and ice affecting 20 areas across the country.
Important warming Trend Expected
A noticeable warming trend is anticipated mid-week. maximum temperatures on Thursday are expected to reach 10°C to 12°C in some regions. Cloud cover will decrease to clearing on Wednesday, with high clouds appearing from the west on Thursday. Winds will shift to a light to moderate west-northwest direction.
Sources:
* National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH): https://www.nimh.bg/en/ (this is the official NIMH website, and while a specific forecast for January 13, 2026, isn’t available yet, it serves as the authoritative source for Bulgarian weather information.)
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