Best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Veliko Tarnovo
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Wine Experience & Tasting Hub - 2
Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration of God Self-Guided - 3
Electric 4x4 Off-Road Scooter Tour in Veliko Tarnovo - 4
Guide and Entrance for the Mini Bulgaria Park near Veliko Tarnovo - 5
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup - 6
Guided Walking Tour of Veliko Tarnovo
Last refreshed 2026-06-28.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Veliko Tarnovo (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Veliko Tarnovo's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0–8 | 4 | 9 | 124 | 13.8 | 66% | 17 | 134 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 2–11 | 8 | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 60% | 17 | 149 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 3–12 | 9 | 11 | 146 | 13.3 | 57% | 16 | 176 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 7–17 | 15 | 12 | 130 | 10.8 | 54% | 16 | 215 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 12–22 | 21 | 13 | 136 | 10.5 | 56% | 15 | 256 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 16–26 | 27 | 11 | 144 | 13.1 | 57% | 13 | 285 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 19–30 | 31 | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 44% | 15 | 324 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 19–31 | 31 | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 42% | 14 | 284 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| Sep | 14–26 | 25 | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 45% | 15 | 238 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Oct | 10–20 | 19 | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 53% | 13 | 196 | 3 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 4–13 | 10 | 8 | 98 | 12.3 | 66% | 14 | 135 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
| Dec | 2–9 | 6 | 11 | 134 | 12.2 | 75% | 14 | 107 | 1 | Peak | 5 |
UV Index in Veliko Tarnovo by Month
UV index in Veliko Tarnovo peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
10/1014–26°C · 5 rain days (46h) · 238 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
9/1010–20°C (feels 19°C) · 6 rain days (74h) · 196 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
8/1012–22°C (feels 21°C) · 13 rain days (136h) · 256 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
5/100–8°C (feels 4°C) · 9 rain days (124h) · 134 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/102–11°C (feels 8°C) · 8 rain days (97h) · 149 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
6/103–12°C (feels 9°C) · 11 rain days (146h) · 176 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
7/107–17°C (feels 15°C) · 12 rain days (130h) · 215 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1016–26°C · 11 rain days (144h) · 285 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
7/1019–30°C · 4 rain days (47h) · 324 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
7/1019–31°C · 6 rain days (51h) · 284 sun hours · 42% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
6/104–13°C (feels 10°C) · 8 rain days (98h) · 135 sun hours · 66% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/102–9°C (feels 6°C) · 11 rain days (134h) · 107 sun hours · 75% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Veliko Tarnovo
When is the best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo?
September is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–26°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, October, May.
What is the worst time to visit Veliko Tarnovo?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 2–9°C (11 rainy days).
Is Veliko Tarnovo too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Veliko Tarnovo?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Veliko Tarnovo have good weather but fewer tourists?
September (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) and October (climate 9/10, crowd index 48) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Veliko Tarnovo by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Veliko Tarnovo in July?
July is the peak UV month in Veliko Tarnovo, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Veliko Tarnovo on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Veliko Tarnovo bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 6 months: January, February, March, October, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 14 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 22 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.