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Orthodox Easter Monday is the day following Easter Sunday and is observed across Bulgaria as part of the wider Easter celebration within the Orthodox Christian tradition
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The National Institute of Meteorology has issued a yellow code warning for high temperatures in regions mainly in southern and southeastern Bulgaria. Northern and northwestern Bulgaria have been issued a yellow code for thunderstorms and expected rain (see chart below).
According to NIMH's forecast, a cold front will move from west to east across the country today. Most areas will experience cumulus and cumulonimbus cloud cover. In the afternoon, many places will see brief showers, thunderstorms, and hail. Southeastern Bulgaria and the coast will remain mostly sunny. Winds will be light to moderate from the east-southeast, gradually shifting to the west-northwest and strengthening in the Danube Plain. Maximum temperatures will range from 31°C to 36°C, with Sofia around 31°C.
In the mountains, cumulus clouds will develop, leading to short-term, intense showers, thunderstorms, and temporary wind gusts, with a chance of hail. Moderate westerly winds are expected. Maximum temperatures will be around 25°C at 1200 meters and 21°C at 2000 meters.
The coast will enjoy predominantly sunny weather with light to moderate east-southeast winds. Maximum temperatures will be 30°C-31°C, with sea water temperatures at 28°C-29°C and sea waves around 2 points.
Holiday weather conditions are expected to remain mixed across Bulgaria, with alternating periods of sunshine and rain showers, according to the forecast
On Thursday, April 9, weather conditions across Bulgaria are expected to remain unsettled, with variable cloud cover that will often be significant
Meteorologists from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have issued a yellow code warning for strong and potentially hazardous winds across all of Bulgaria on Wednesday.
Atmospheric pressure is expected to decline and settle close to the typical levels for this time of year
On Monday, April 6, 2026, morning temperatures across the country will range between 4°C and 9°C, with around 5°C expected in Sofia
Atmospheric pressure across the country is on an upward trend and is expected to exceed the average levels typical for this time of year by the afternoon.
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