Precipitation

The start of 2025 in Bulgaria has been marked by sunny weather across most regions, with the exception of persistent fog in Sofia, which lifts briefly in the afternoon. December ended relatively warm, with temperatures reaching or exceeding normal levels, and rainfall surpassing monthly norms in several areas. Despite this, Sofia did not reach its precipitation norms for the month.

A winter scene is set to unfold from Friday evening, according to meteorologist Klearhos Marousakis, who detailed in a post how the weather system following “Elena” will progress.

The holiday period in Bulgaria is expected to bring substantial precipitation and a notable drop in temperatures, resulting in rain turning to snow across many regions. Snow cover is likely to form in some areas, creating challenging conditions on mountain passes.

Bulgaria is set to welcome astronomical winter with snow on Saturday, as a Mediterranean cyclone moves through the region. On Friday morning, fog is expected in the lowland areas, especially around reservoirs, valleys, and lowlands, where it will persist in some places. During the day, cloud cover will increase, with temperatures reaching between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius.

December in Bulgaria is set to bring a range of winter conditions, with temperatures varying significantly from region to region. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) predicts that the month's lowest temperatures will range from -10°C to -5°C, while the highest could reach between 15°C and 20°C.

On November 27, the weather in Bulgaria will be mostly sunny, with a light to moderate west-northwesterly wind. The morning temperatures will range from minus 3°C to plus 2°C, while in Sofia, it will be around minus 1°C. Daytime highs will reach between 10°C and 15°C, with Sofia expecting a high of 10°C.

A yellow code warning for high winds has been issued across Bulgaria. A cold atmospheric front moving in from the northwest is affecting the country, bringing strong winds and variable weather. Cloud cover is increasing from west to east, with rain in many areas during the morning, particularly in the western regions and the Danube plain.

Greece is set to experience a significant change in weather next week, according to meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas, director of the Hellenic Meteorological Service (EMY).

After two months of dry conditions, the country will face rain, particularly in western, central and southern regions.

Temperatures will also drop, with the possibility of snow on mountain peaks.

A cold atmospheric front will move through Eastern Bulgaria overnight, leading to precipitation in many areas, including the central regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. In Western Bulgaria, however, the rain will cease, and clouds will begin to break. Winds across the country will shift from the west-northwest and strengthen.

The existence of African dust in the atmosphere today is mentioned in a new post by the director of EMY, Thodoris Kolydas.

The well-known meteorologist in a new post on Friday morning, said that the suspended African dust in the atmosphere today is in low concentrations. From tomorrow, however, he noted that it will gradually start to move away.