Roman theatre of Philippopolis
The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is a Roman theatre in Plovdiv. It is one of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria and is the 9th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between July and August, when daily highs reach about 29 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 7 or 8 rainy days per month. September and October also offer warmer temperatures with fewer rainy days. From January to March, temperatures are lower, with daily highs between 6 °C and 12 °C.
Visitors can reach the site via Plovdiv International Airport, which is 12 km away. The theatre is located 132 km from the capital, Sofia. While visiting, the Dzhumaya Mosque is located 0.2 km away. There is a fee to enter the site.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
