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DetailsHeat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Varna generally has the mildest winter temperatures, staying mostly out of the discomfort zone, while Sofia experiences the coldest winters
Plovdiv has the hottest summers, with temperatures frequently exceeding the comfort zone in July and August, reaching discomfort levels
All three cities share similar comfortable temperatures during the shoulder months like May, June, September and October
Specifically, Plovdiv records the highest maximum temperature in July and August at 89.2F.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Sofia | Varna | Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.1°F | 45.3°F | 45.7°F |
| Feb | 45.0°F | 47.1°F | 49.5°F |
| Mar | 51.3°F | 51.8°F | 55.8°F |
| Apr | 59.2°F | 58.1°F | 63.1°F |
| May | 66.7°F | 66.4°F | 71.4°F |
| Jun | 76.8°F | 77.4°F | 82.6°F |
| Jul | 83.5°F | 83.7°F | 89.4°F |
| Aug | 84.2°F | 84.4°F | 89.4°F |
| Sep | 75.2°F | 76.6°F | 80.1°F |
| Oct | 64.0°F | 66.4°F | 68.2°F |
| Nov | 52.5°F | 56.8°F | 56.7°F |
| Dec | 43.2°F | 48.7°F | 48.2°F |
| Average | 66.7°F | 61.8°F | 63.6°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Sofia | Varna | Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.5°F | 35.8°F | 29.8°F |
| Feb | 30.0°F | 36.7°F | 31.3°F |
| Mar | 34.9°F | 40.3°F | 35.8°F |
| Apr | 39.9°F | 45.3°F | 41.4°F |
| May | 47.3°F | 53.1°F | 48.7°F |
| Jun | 55.6°F | 63.0°F | 57.2°F |
| Jul | 59.9°F | 67.3°F | 62.4°F |
| Aug | 60.6°F | 68.4°F | 62.2°F |
| Sep | 53.2°F | 61.9°F | 55.0°F |
| Oct | 45.1°F | 54.0°F | 46.9°F |
| Nov | 38.1°F | 46.9°F | 39.7°F |
| Dec | 30.9°F | 39.9°F | 32.7°F |
| Average | 45.3°F | 43.6°F | 51.0°F |
Varna generally experiences the highest number of sun hours, particularly during the summer months (July and August), while Sofia tends to have the least sun during the same period
Plovdiv has sun hours between Sofia and Varna
Precipitation levels are relatively low and consistent across all three cities, with slight increases in May and June.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Sofia | Varna | Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 hours/day | 3.2 hours/day | 4.6 hours/day |
| Feb | 4.3 hours/day | 3.9 hours/day | 5.0 hours/day |
| Mar | 4.9 hours/day | 4.8 hours/day | 5.0 hours/day |
| Apr | 5.1 hours/day | 5.9 hours/day | 5.5 hours/day |
| May | 5.0 hours/day | 6.9 hours/day | 5.5 hours/day |
| Jun | 7.5 hours/day | 8.5 hours/day | 8.7 hours/day |
| Jul | 9.8 hours/day | 11.3 hours/day | 10.6 hours/day |
| Aug | 10.1 hours/day | 11.3 hours/day | 10.5 hours/day |
| Sep | 7.8 hours/day | 8.4 hours/day | 8.4 hours/day |
| Oct | 7.0 hours/day | 6.4 hours/day | 7.1 hours/day |
| Nov | 4.1 hours/day | 3.6 hours/day | 5.1 hours/day |
| Dec | 3.6 hours/day | 3.2 hours/day | 4.3 hours/day |
| Average | 6.7 hours/day | 6.1 hours/day | 6.5 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
Wind Speed
| Period | Sofia | Varna | Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0mph | 14.4mph | 7.0mph |
| Feb | 6.8mph | 14.6mph | 7.4mph |
| Mar | 7.6mph | 13.1mph | 7.3mph |
| Apr | 8.0mph | 12.7mph | 7.9mph |
| May | 7.6mph | 11.9mph | 7.6mph |
| Jun | 7.0mph | 11.3mph | 7.5mph |
| Jul | 7.8mph | 12.9mph | 8.6mph |
| Aug | 7.9mph | 13.9mph | 8.3mph |
| Sep | 7.8mph | 14.1mph | 7.6mph |
| Oct | 6.3mph | 12.3mph | 6.5mph |
| Nov | 6.0mph | 13.4mph | 5.9mph |
| Dec | 5.6mph | 14.0mph | 6.2mph |
| Average | 7.3mph | 7.0mph | 13.2mph |
Varna has the earliest sunrise, while Sofia has the latest sunset, resulting in slightly longer days compared to Plovdiv
The shortest day length is similar across all three cities, with Varna experiencing the absolutely shortest
The difference in sunrise and sunset times is likely due to their geographical locations within Bulgaria.
Sunrise Time
Sunset Time
Useful Day Length
| Period | Sofia | Varna | Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9:27 hours | 9:24 hours | 9:30 hours |
| Feb | 10:35 hours | 10:33 hours | 10:36 hours |
| Mar | 11:40 hours | 11:21 hours | 11:34 hours |
| Apr | 13:09 hours | 12:52 hours | 13:03 hours |
| May | 13:43 hours | 13:25 hours | 13:35 hours |
| Jun | 14:05 hours | 13:49 hours | 13:58 hours |
| Jul | 14:01 hours | 13:44 hours | 13:53 hours |
| Aug | 13:26 hours | 13:09 hours | 13:19 hours |
| Sep | 12:29 hours | 12:18 hours | 12:28 hours |
| Oct | 11:02 hours | 11:01 hours | 11:03 hours |
| Nov | 9:46 hours | 9:43 hours | 9:49 hours |
| Dec | 9:06 hours | 9:02 hours | 9:10 hours |
| Average | 11:48 hours | 11:54 hours | 11:42 hours |
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