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Rakovski in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (check)). Across Bulgaria: Cold, often snowy; skiing at Bansko and Borovets; cities quiet and cheap.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
2°C (36°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Bulgaria overall
Prices
Low
Bulgaria overall

Verdict

MixedBulgaria month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (check)). Across Bulgaria: Cold, often snowy; skiing at Bansko and Borovets; cities quiet and cheap.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • RakovskiHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 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 Rakovski, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

    May: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)

    May: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    May: 4 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 1

January: Outside the best window (May–Sep (check)). Across Bulgaria: Cold, often snowy; skiing at Bansko and Borovets; cities quiet and cheap.

May: Inside Rakovski's best window: May–Sep (check).

Rakovski: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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