Plovdiv
City in Bulgaria
Plovdiv is a city in Bulgaria with a population of about 334,000. It is located 132 km from the capital, Sofia. Visitors come to see its historical landmarks, including the Roman theatre of Philippopolis and the Dzhumaya Mosque.
What to see
The city contains the Roman theatre of Philippopolis, an ancient structure. Another site is the Dzhumaya Mosque. These locations form the core of the city's historical points of interest.
When to go
Plovdiv experiences warm summers and cold winters. Daily highs reach 29 °C in July and August, which are the warmest months. These months also have fewer rainy days compared to spring. May and June see more frequent rain, with about 14 rainy days each. Winters are cold, with average lows dropping to -3 °C in January. Travelers looking for milder weather may prefer April or October, when high temperatures average 18 °C.
Getting there
Plovdiv International Airport is the closest airport, located 12 km from the city. The city is situated 132 km from Sofia.
Top sights in Plovdiv
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 41 | 50 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 43 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Plovdiv (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.