Best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo
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Climb Tsarevets fortress at sunset.
See Veliko Tarnovo on the globeVeliko Tarnovo month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 6°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 12°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Sound and Light show |
| April | Great | 18°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Sound and Light show |
| May | Good | 23°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Sound and Light show |
| June | Good | 27°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Sound and Light show |
| July | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Sound and Light show |
| August | Good | 30°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Sound and Light show |
| September | Great | 25°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Sound and Light show |
| October | Great | 19°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Sound and Light show |
| November | Mixed | 11°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Sound and Light show |
| December | Poor | 5°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Veliko Tarnovo
- Mar–Nov🎉 Sound and Light showTsarevets fortress lit up at night.
Good to know
- Flights to Veliko Tarnovo are usually cheapest in October–April. Highs only reach about 3°C in January.
Veliko Tarnovo was the capital of the medieval Bulgarian Empire.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo?
The best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo is April and September–October. Climb Tsarevets fortress at sunset.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Veliko Tarnovo?
Flights are usually cheapest in October–April, when demand is lowest.
When is Veliko Tarnovo busiest?
Veliko Tarnovo rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Veliko Tarnovo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is May–June.
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