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The weather in Bulgaria this weekend will be predominantly cloudy, with occasional breaks in the clouds over the western regions. Isolated rain showers are expected mainly near the Stara Planina and Rhodope Mountains, as well as in southeastern areas, with snowfall above 1,000 meters. Western Bulgaria will experience light to moderate northeast winds, which may ease during the night.
In the eastern half of the country, winds will be stronger, coming from the north-northeast. Nighttime temperatures will range from 0° to 5°, with the high valley fields of Western Bulgaria dropping to around minus 2°, and Sofia seeing a low near minus 1°. Daytime highs will generally reach between 8° and 13°, with Sofia around 8°. Atmospheric pressure will dip slightly below the monthly average.
In mountainous areas, cloud cover will dominate, with isolated snowfalls mostly in the Stara Planina and Rhodope Mountains. Moderate winds will prevail, while stronger northeast gusts are expected in the higher parts of the Eastern Stara Planina and Eastern Rhodopes. Maximum temperatures at 1,200 meters altitude will reach about 1°, dropping to around minus 5° at 2,000 meters.
Along the Black Sea coast, skies will remain cloudy with light rain mainly along the southern stretch. Winds will blow from the north-northeast at moderate to strong intensity. Maximum coastal temperatures will range from 8° to 12°, with sea water temperatures between 7° and 9°, and waves measuring 3 to 4 points.
Sunday and the start of next week will continue with mostly cloudy conditions, though some breaks are expected over Southwestern Bulgaria. Rain is forecast in many areas, with snow in the mountains, accompanied by moderate east-northeast winds. Minimum temperatures will generally stay between minus 1° and 4°, while daytime highs are expected between 6° and 11°, rising slightly by Wednesday.
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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