Anton
Obshtina Anton · Bulgaria
Anton is a village in western Bulgaria, part of Sofia Province. It is the administrative centre of Anton Municipality, which lies in the easternmost part of Sofia Province. Anton is situated in the Zlatitsa–Pirdop Valley, 80 kilometres east of the capital Sofia. The village is the only place in the eponymous municipality, which has an area of 76 square kilometres and includes the Vartopa area, part of the Central Balkan National Park. Anton's old name was Ladzhene (Лъджене).
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 24°C (75°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -6°C (21°F).
The wettest month is May, with rain on about 13 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 9.2 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 13°
- Humidity
- 59%
- Wind
- 12 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 42 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- Pressure
- 1021 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:40 / 18:34
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Anton
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 1° | 3° | 7° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 7° | 3° |
| Average low | -6° | -6° | -3° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 3° | -1° | -4° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 39 | 46 | 49 | 65 | 83 | 86 | 70 | 59 | 45 | 41 | 53 | 46 |
| Rain days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 8 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11 | 9.7 | 9 |
| Humidity (%) | 80 | 79 | 74 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 65 | 64 | 66 | 72 | 79 | 82 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 17 | 19 | 22 | 42 | 60 | 77 | 86 | 90 | 84 | 57 | 24 | 15 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Anton, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Anton: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Bulgarian Lev
BGN · лв
- Languages
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurantBGN 11.00≈ $6.10
- CappuccinoBGN 3.00≈ $1.70
- Beer (0.5 l)BGN 4.10≈ $2.40
- Bottled water (1.5 l)BGN 1.40≈ $0.80
- Taxi, 5 kmBGN 7.10≈ $4.10
- Public transport ticketBGN 1.40≈ $0.80
- Mid-range hotel, per nightBGN 105≈ $61.00
Estimated from Bulgaria’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 24% of US levels.
- Dec 24Christmas Eve
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26Second day of Christmas
- Jan 1New Year's Day
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.2 (1977).
How to get to Anton
Nearest airports
- SOFSofia AirportSofia69 km
- PDVPlovdiv International AirportPlovdiv89 km
- CRACraiova International AirportCraiova179 km
- KVAKavala Alexander the Great International AirportKavala205 km
- ININiš Constantine the Great AirportNiš206 km
- SKPSkopje International AirportIlinden233 km
Distances
- Sofia77 km 1 h 20
- Plovdiv76 km 1 h 19
- Varna302 km 5 h 14
- Burgas264 km 4 h 34
- Stara Zagora118 km 2 h 03
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Hotels in Anton
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Population history
1998–2025Climate in Anton
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Anton?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Anton is July–August.
What is the weather like in Anton in October?
In October, Anton averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 41 mm of rain on about 6 days.
What is the rainiest month in Anton?
May, with rain on about 13 days.
What is the nearest airport to Anton?
Sofia Airport (SOF), about 69 km away.
What power plugs are used in Bulgaria?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Lev (BGN).
What is the emergency number in Bulgaria?
112.
Is Bulgaria safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Anton in?
Europe/Sofia (UTC+3).
What is the population of Anton?
About 1,697.