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Varbitsa Weather in January

Varbitsa in January

The short of it: Varbitsa in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -3° · rain 42 mm · daylight 9 h 20 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Varbitsa an average January high of 4°, a low of -3° and some 42 mm of rain. Varbitsa's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 20 min in mid-January, 19 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 April and May.

Against its neighbours, Varbitsa runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Kotel, 20 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Varbitsa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 20 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KotelSliven20 km SW3°-4°46 mm
OmurtagTargovishte21 km WNW3°-4°43 mm
Veliki PreslavShumen24 km NE4°-4°42 mm
TargovishteTargovishte28 km N4°-4°41 mm
SungurlareBurgas29 km SSE5°-3°45 mm
SmyadovoShumen32 km ENE4°-3°42 mm
BuhovtsiTargovishte34 km NNE4°-4°41 mm
ShumenShumen38 km NE4°-4°42 mm

The Almanac · Varbitsa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Varbitsa's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Varbitsa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°42 mm9 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦✦
February7°-2°39 mm10 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦
March12°2°42 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°45 mm10 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°11°61 mm9 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°58 mm8 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°45 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
August30°17°33 mm8 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
September25°12°52 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October18°8°51 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
November12°4°47 mm8 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦✦
December6°-1°54 mm9 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Varbitsa in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Varbitsa in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Varbitsa's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Varbitsa?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Varbitsa in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 1 min in December to 15 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Varbitsa in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Varbitsa in January?

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

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