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Belitsa Weather in January

Belitsa in January

The short of it: Belitsa in January averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -5° · rain 40 mm · daylight 9 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

January in Belitsa brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -5°, with about 40 mm of rain over the month. Belitsa's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -5° by night. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 26 min in mid-January, 18 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Belitsa runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Razlog, 10 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

January in Belitsa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 26 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RazlogBlagoevgrad10 km SW3°-5°40 mm
YakorudaBlagoevgrad13 km NE2°-6°41 mm
BanskoBlagoevgrad14 km SSW3°-5°41 mm
Stara KresnaBlagoevgrad35 km WSW5°-3°36 mm
VelingradPazardzhik37 km ENE4°-4°41 mm
SimitliBlagoevgrad37 km WSW5°-3°34 mm
BlagoevgradBlagoevgrad39 km W5°-4°34 mm
RilaKyustendil40 km WNW4°-5°37 mm

The Almanac · Belitsa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Belitsa's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -5° by night. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Belitsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-5°40 mm8 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦✦
February6°-4°40 mm10 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°47 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April15°3°52 mm9 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
May20°7°62 mm8 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°63 mm8 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July27°13°46 mm8 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
August28°13°36 mm8 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°9°37 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°5°46 mm7 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November10°1°47 mm8 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦✦
December5°-3°49 mm8 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belitsa in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belitsa in January?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Belitsa's coldest stretch of the year, 3° by day and -5° by night. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Belitsa?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Belitsa in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 8 min in December to 15 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Belitsa in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Belitsa in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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