Bulgaria Nears Completion of Leva Withdrawal as 81% Taken Out of Circulation
As of February 6, 2026, Bulgaria continues to make steady progress in withdrawing the national currency, the leva, from circulation.
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On Wednesday, early temperatures will be between minus 5°C and 3°C, with the capital starting the day at about minus 3°C. In the first part of the day, fog and low cloud cover will form over plains and basins. Elsewhere across the country, the weather will be predominantly sunny, with occasional patches of mid- and high-level cloud. Winds will be weak overall, turning light from the south-east in eastern Bulgaria. Afternoon highs will generally reach 7–12°C, with Sofia around 8°C.
Conditions along the coast will remain mostly clear and sunny. A gentle south-easterly breeze will prevail. Air temperatures will peak between 10 and 12°C, while sea water will be relatively mild, at 11–13°C. The sea state will be calm, around force 2 on the Beaufort scale.
Mountain regions will also enjoy sunny weather, interrupted at times by medium and high clouds. In higher elevations, a light to moderate wind from the south-southwest is expected. Temperatures will reach roughly 11°C at 1,200 metres and about 5°C at 2,000 metres above sea level.
On Thursday, a light to moderate north-westerly wind will set in, leading to better visibility in many areas. Daytime temperatures will continue to rise, with maximum values expected between 10 and 15°C.
According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Wednesday, February 11, will bring varied weather conditions across the country.
Winter conditions are set to reassert themselves across Bulgaria on Tuesday, February 10, with colder air continuing to spread over the country, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
Cloud cover will increase across the country on Monday, February 9, marking the start of a colder and wetter day. Morning temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees, with around 2 degrees expected in Sofia.
This weekend, cloud cover across Bulgaria will vary but will generally be more extensive. Precipitation is expected, with Saturday seeing only light rainfall in isolated areas, while Sunday will bring heavier showers, particularly in Southern Bulgaria.
On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see mild
Bulgaria is bracing for dangerous weather as significant rainfall and icy conditions are expected over the coming days
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