Petrich

Town · Blagoevgrad, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Population 45,755

Area 644 km²

Time zone Europe/Sofia

Official website www.petrich.bg

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Petrich Essentials

Petrich serves as a gateway to Southwest Bulgaria, defined by the medieval history of Tsar Samuel’s Fortress and the thermal springs of Rupite. The region features the Belasitsa Natural Park, home to ancient chestnut forests and the Lesniski waterfall. Visitors can explore the 19th-century Curilovski Monastery, visit the barrel-shaped Orbelus Organic Winery, or learn about 20th-century military history at the Istibey Fort located near the Greek border.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -8°–15°
1° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -6°–18°
2° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -2°–21°
4° at night
10 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–26°
8° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–30°
14° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair

30° · extremes 12°–37°
18° at night
12 rainy days
14 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

34° · extremes 16°–41°
21° at night
8 rainy days
20 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

34° · extremes 16°–40°
21° at night
7 rainy days
18 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good

28° · extremes 10°–35°
16° at night
8 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 4°–29°
11° at night
7 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–22°
7° at night
8 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -5°–16°
3° at night
10 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Bulgarian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +359

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Petrich Essentials

Petrich — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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