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Sliven Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest today at 20° · coldest night Sunday at 5°

The short of it: Sliven weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 13 °C (56 °F) with light rain, feeling like 13 °C (55 °F). Today’s high 20 °C (68 °F), low 13 °C (55 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.6 mm (0.06 in). Warnings in force: sharp cold snap. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:45 local time.

SLIVEN, Friday. — Folk about town may expect passing showers today, the mercury reaching near 20° and falling to 13° after dark. Count it a gift: 8° above the November average of 12° for these parts. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 20°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 5°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 24 mm in all. Nights run 8° milder than the November norm of 5°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Sliven brings highs near 12°, lows of 5° and about 51 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 30°, January the coldest at -2°, and May the wettest with 66 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 9 h 50 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 368 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast13°13°4 km/h–
4 AMLight rain13°13°5 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMLight rain14°14°4 km/h0.6 mm
6 AMLight rain14°14°6 km/h0.5 mm
7 AMOvercast15°14°8 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy15°14°9 km/h–
9 AMLight rain16°15°10 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMPartly cloudy17°15°13 km/h–
11 AMOvercast18°16°16 km/h–
12 PMLight showers19°16°15 km/h0.3 mm
1 PMMostly clear20°17°18 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear20°17°18 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear20°17°17 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear19°16°16 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy18°16°13 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy17°15°10 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy16°15°8 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy16°15°7 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy16°15°6 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy15°15°6 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy15°15°5 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy15°15°4 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy15°15°4 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy14°15°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): light showers, high 20°, low 13°, 1.6 mm of rain, gusts to 40 km/h. Sun up 7:03 AM, down 4:53 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today13°20°1.6 mm40 km/h9 h 50 min
Saturday7°15°7.4 mm22 km/h9 h 48 min
Sunday5°9°dry16 km/h9 h 46 min
Monday6°10°dry12 km/h9 h 44 min
Tuesday6°12°dry18 km/h9 h 42 min
Wednesday11°15°2.7 mm19 km/h9 h 40 min
Thursday13°17°12 mm20 km/h9 h 38 min

Warmest: today at 20°. Wettest: Thursday, 12 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 40 km/h.

The Almanac · Sliven Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Sliven, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 41 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 12°, with nights near 5°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Sliven in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sliven by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-2°45 mm9 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦✦
February8°-1°42 mm10 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦
March12°2°47 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April17°6°50 mm10 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
May23°11°66 mm9 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°61 mm8 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
July29°18°48 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
August30°18°35 mm8 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September24°13°50 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October18°9°56 mm8 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
November12°5°51 mm8 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦
December7°0°57 mm9 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Sliven

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sliven today?

Right now it is 13 °C (56 °F) with light rain; it feels like 13 °C (55 °F). Today’s high is 20 °C (68 °F) and tonight’s low 13 °C (55 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.6 mm (0.06 in) expected.

Will it rain in Sliven this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 24 mm (0.96 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Sliven?

Yes: sharp cold snap. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Sliven?

August, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -2 °C (29 °F). The wettest month is May, with 66 mm (2.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sliven?

May and September. May brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain; September highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 50 mm (2.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sliven?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KermenSliven22 km SSW13°5°52 mm
KotelSliven24 km NNE11°3°51 mm
YambolYambol27 km SSE13°5°54 mm
StraldzhaYambol31 km ESE13°4°53 mm
Nova ZagoraSliven34 km SW14°4°51 mm
TvarditsaSliven35 km W13°3°50 mm
SungurlareBurgas38 km ENE12°4°50 mm
VarbitsaShumen43 km NE12°4°47 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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