Bulgaria Braces for Hot and Sunny Weekend: Highs to Reach 36C

The weather across Bulgaria on Saturday will be mostly sunny, although temporary increases in cloudiness are expected in the eastern regions and mountainous areas. Winds will be light, coming from the north. Daytime temperatures will range from 28C to 33C, with the capital Sofia seeing around 30C.

Along the Black Sea coast, sunny skies will dominate, though clouds may develop during the afternoon, particularly over the northern stretch of the coastline. Winds will be light and northerly in the morning, shifting to a moderate easterly to southeasterly breeze later in the day. Maximum temperatures will range between 28C and 32C. Sea temperatures will vary widely?from 15C to 25C. Wave height will reach 2 on the Douglas scale.

In the mountains, the day will bring mostly clear skies with intervals of broken cloud cover, but without significant rainfall. Winds will be light from the west, picking up to moderate strength in the higher elevations. Temperatures will be around 20C at an altitude of 1,200 metres and approximately 13C at 2,000 metres.

Sunday is expected to remain predominantly sunny, with localized cloud formation during the afternoon hours. There is only a minimal chance of isolated rain. Winds will be light across the country. Maximum temperatures are set to rise, reaching between 31C and 36C.

Source:National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH)

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