When is the best time to visit Bansko?
The best time to visit is from December to March.
Derived from the 2015–2024 climate averages.
It is currently 11°C in Bansko, cloudy. No snow in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Bansko
Bulgaria
11°
Cloudy
Feels like 10°C
Last updated:
Sources and methodologyOutlook for the coming days
Today Bansko can expect rain, with a high of around 17°. Over the coming days the weather stays similar, with temperatures between 0° and 17°. Rain is possible: Thursday.
Snow and Ski Conditions
No snow0.9 mm17°6°- No snow0.6 mm15°3°
No snow16°2°- No snow15°7°
- No snow17°6°
- No snow17°4°
No snow17°0°
Hour by hour
Next 48 hours
- Now11°
- 21:0010°Chance of rain: 0%
- 22:009°Chance of rain: 0%
- 23:009°Chance of rain: 0%
- 00:009°Chance of rain: 0%
- 01:00
9°Chance of rain: 0% - 02:008°Chance of rain: 0%
- 03:007°Chance of rain: 0%
- 04:007°Chance of rain: 5%
- 05:007°Chance of rain: 3%
- 06:007°Chance of rain: 0%
- 07:008°Chance of rain: 3%
- 08:009°Chance of rain: 0%
- 09:00
10°Chance of rain: 0% - 10:0012°Chance of rain: 0%
- 11:0013°Chance of rain: 0%
- 12:0013°Chance of rain: 0%
- 13:0014°Chance of rain: 0%
- 14:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 15:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 16:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 17:00
14°Chance of rain: 0% - 18:0013°Chance of rain: 0%
- 19:00
10°Chance of rain: 0% - 20:006°Chance of rain: 0%
- 21:005°Chance of rain: 0%
- 22:004°Chance of rain: 0%
- 23:003°Chance of rain: 0%
- 00:00
3°Chance of rain: 0% - 01:003°Chance of rain: 0%
- 02:003°Chance of rain: 0%
- 03:003°Chance of rain: 0%
- 04:002°Chance of rain: 0%
- 05:002°Chance of rain: 0%
- 06:003°Chance of rain: 0%
- 07:003°Chance of rain: 0%
- 08:002°Chance of rain: 0%
- 09:003°Chance of rain: 0%
- 10:006°Chance of rain: 0%
- 11:008°Chance of rain: 0%
- 12:0011°Chance of rain: 0%
- 13:0013°Chance of rain: 0%
- 14:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 15:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 16:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 17:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 18:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 19:0014°Chance of rain: 0%
- 20:009°Chance of rain: 0%
Daily forecast
- Chance of rain: 88%17°6° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 88%
- Precipitation
- 0.9 mm
- Maximum wind
- 7 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:46
- Sunset
- 18:34
- Chance of rain: 5%15°3° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 5%
- Precipitation
- 0.6 mm
- Maximum wind
- 13 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:47
- Sunset
- 18:32
- Chance of rain: 0%16°2° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 0%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:48
- Sunset
- 18:31
- Chance of rain: 5%15°7° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 5%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise
- 07:49
- Sunset
- 18:29
- Chance of rain: 20%17°6° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 20%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:51
- Sunset
- 18:28
- Chance of rain: 15%17°4° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 15%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 7 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:52
- Sunset
- 18:27
- Chance of rain: 0%17°0° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 0%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:53
- Sunset
- 18:25
14 days
14 days
- Chance of rain: 88%17°6° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 88%
- Precipitation
- 0.9 mm
- Maximum wind
- 7 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:46
- Sunset
- 18:34
- Chance of rain: 5%15°3° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 5%
- Precipitation
- 0.6 mm
- Maximum wind
- 13 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:47
- Sunset
- 18:32
- Chance of rain: 0%16°2° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 0%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:48
- Sunset
- 18:31
- Chance of rain: 5%15°7° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 5%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise
- 07:49
- Sunset
- 18:29
- Chance of rain: 20%17°6° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 20%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:51
- Sunset
- 18:28
- Chance of rain: 15%17°4° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 15%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 7 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:52
- Sunset
- 18:27
- Chance of rain: 0%17°0° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 0%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:53
- Sunset
- 18:25
- Chance of rain: 11%16°2° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 11%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 5 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:54
- Sunset
- 18:24
Chance of rain: 16%11°4° — Day details- Chance of precipitation
- 16%
- Precipitation
- 6.6 mm
- Maximum wind
- 3 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:55
- Sunset
- 18:23
- Chance of rain: 20%11°3° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 20%
- Precipitation
- 0.6 mm
- Maximum wind
- 2 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:57
- Sunset
- 18:21
- Chance of rain: 15%11°2° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 15%
- Precipitation
- 0.3 mm
- Maximum wind
- 2 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:58
- Sunset
- 18:20
- Chance of rain: 12%8°3° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 12%
- Precipitation
- 9.3 mm
- Maximum wind
- 4 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:59
- Sunset
- 18:19
Chance of rain: 14%4°-1° — Day details- Chance of precipitation
- 14%
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Maximum wind
- 6 km/h
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise
- 08:00
- Sunset
- 18:18
- Chance of rain: 23%7°-2° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 23%
- Precipitation
- Unavailable
- Maximum wind
- 4 km/h
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise
- 08:01
- Sunset
- 18:16
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is from December to March.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -4° | 10 |
| February | 8° | -2° | 9 |
| March | 10° | 0° | 14 |
| April | 15° | 3° | 11 |
| May | 19° | 8° | 14 |
| June | 23° | 12° | 11 |
| July | 26° | 14° | 6 |
| August | 27° | 14° | 6 |
| September | 22° | 11° | 6 |
| October | 17° | 6° | 7 |
| November | 12° | 3° | 10 |
| December | 7° | -1° | 10 |
About Bansko
Bansko is the best-known ski centre in Bulgaria, set at the foot of the Pirin mountains in the southwestern part of the country. It is known for its modern ski system with a gondola, long runs and good value for money, but also for its old town of stone houses and traditional taverns. For Macedonian visitors Bansko is among the closer and more affordable foreign ski resorts, reachable by car. Winters are cold and snowy, with a ski season that usually runs from December to March, depending on snow conditions.
What to See in Bansko
- The ski system with the gondola
- The Pirin mountains above the town
- The old town with its stone houses
- The traditional taverns with local cuisine
Frequently asked questions
Will it rain tomorrow in Bansko?
Tomorrow in Bansko expect rain, with a high of 15°C and a low of 3°C.
Bansko for New Year
Around New Year, average temperatures in Bansko range from -1°C to 7°C, with about 10 rainy days in the month.