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Pirin National Park in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes.). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
16°C (61°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Bulgaria overall
Prices
Low
Bulgaria overall

Verdict

GoodBulgaria month rating

Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes.). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Pirin National ParkHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bulgaria overall
Low
Prices · Bulgaria overall
Low

Bulgaria overall: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pirin National Park, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for ski‑season on the slopes.). Across Bulgaria: Autumn colour in the Rhodopes and Balkan range; resorts close mid-month.

January: 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 layer for the evenings

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