Chavdar
Obshtina Chavdar · Bulgaria
Chavdar is a village situated in a mountain region, in the eastern part of Sofia Province, Bulgaria.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–September.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 26°C (79°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -5°C (23°F).
The wettest month is May, with rain on about 11 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 9.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 12% of places in Bulgaria.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 18°
- Humidity
- 54%
- Wind
- 8 km/h S
- Gusts
- 28 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:44 / 18:32
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Chavdar
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 | 3° | 5° | 9° | 15° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 22° | 16° | 9° | 4° |
| Average low | -5° | -4° | -1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 0° | -3° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 36 | 39 | 45 | 57 | 76 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 40 | 39 | 50 | 42 |
| Rain days | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 2.8 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 6 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 9 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 79 | 77 | 72 | 66 | 68 | 67 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 71 | 79 | 81 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Go score | 19 | 21 | 31 | 55 | 71 | 83 | 89 | 92 | 92 | 66 | 30 | 16 |
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 Chavdar, 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 | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | 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.
Etropole waterfall “Varovitets”
waterfall
Elenska Basilica
church building in Bulgaria
Apriltsi Memorial Complex
monument in Bulgaria
Church of St George
church in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria
Galabets
mountain in Bulgaria
Etropole Mountain
mountain in Bulgaria
Kalugerski caves
rock sanctuary in Bulgaria
Tuteva House
museum in Bulgaria
Saint Demetrius Church
church in Makotsevo, Bulgaria
Saint Nicholas Church
church in Stargel,Bulgaria
Pirdop history museum
museum in Bulgaria
Kazanite waterfall
waterfall in Bulgaria
Chavdar: 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
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.6 (2012).
How to get to Chavdar
Nearest airports
- SOFSofia AirportSofia52 km
- PDVPlovdiv International AirportPlovdiv92 km
- CRACraiova International AirportCraiova186 km
- ININiš Constantine the Great AirportNiš194 km
- KVAKavala Alexander the Great International AirportKavala199 km
- SKPSkopje International AirportIlinden214 km
Distances
- Sofia60 km 1 h 02
- Plovdiv80 km 1 h 23
- Varna321 km 5 h 33
- Burgas280 km 4 h 52
- Stara Zagora133 km 2 h 18
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Hotels in Chavdar
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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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 Chavdar
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chavdar?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Chavdar is July–September.
What is the weather like in Chavdar in October?
In October, Chavdar averages a high of 16°C (60°F) and a low of 5°C (40°F), with 39 mm of rain on about 5 days.
What is the rainiest month in Chavdar?
May, with rain on about 11 days.
What is the nearest airport to Chavdar?
Sofia Airport (SOF), about 52 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 Chavdar in?
Europe/Sofia (UTC+3).
What is the population of Chavdar?
About 1,398.