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Best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo

Go inApril and September–October

Climb Tsarevets fortress at sunset.

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Veliko Tarnovo month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor3°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor6°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MarchGood12°CSome rainQuietCheapestSound and Light show
AprilGreat18°CSome rainQuietCheapestSound and Light show
MayGood23°CWetModerateAverageSound and Light show
JuneGood27°CWetModerateAverageSound and Light show
JulyGood30°CSome rainModerateAverageSound and Light show
AugustGood30°CSome rainModerateAverageSound and Light show
SeptemberGreat25°CSome rainModerateAverageSound and Light show
OctoberGreat19°CSome rainQuietCheapestSound and Light show
NovemberMixed11°CSome rainQuietCheapestSound and Light show
DecemberPoor5°CSome rainQuietCheapest–

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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