When to go · Pirin National Park
Pirin National Park in January
Great month. Inside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Bulgaria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bulgaria overall
Verdict
Inside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
Is another month better than January?
No other month rates higher than January for Pirin National Park in this guide.
Weather in January
- Pirin National ParkHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °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 Pirin National Park, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Feb: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Night low
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
Feb: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
February: Inside Pirin National Park's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes..
Pirin National Park: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings