Ski resort · Bulgaria
Best time to visit Kartala ski center
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The best time to visit Kartala ski center is July–September, with daytime temperatures around 20°C.
Kartala ski center at a glance: warmest in August with daytime temperatures around 20°C and coolest in January (−3°C). The wettest month is June (91 mm) and the driest February (45 mm), with about 740 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in August.
Kartala ski center
1,830 mThe climate in Kartala ski center through the year
When to go
Kartala ski center scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July–September, peaking at 90 out of 100 in August. A typical August day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 9°C, with rain on about 8 days and clear sky 67 % of the time. June is a fair alternative, with scores of 62. The lowest score is in January (36), when days are cool at around −3°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a August day (20°C) is about 23 degrees warmer than a January day (−3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 45 mm in February to 91 mm in June (about 740 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–March, deepest in February (about 20 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Kartala ski center lies about 1,850 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 12 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Kartala ski center scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 84
- City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 90
- Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 91
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 95
How it compares
Of the 39 destinations Eddigo covers in Bulgaria, Kartala ski center is the coolest over the year and the 5th wettest. It has 3 months with a good score, against 7 for a typical destination in the country. In August, when Kartala ski center scores 90, Bansko (25 km away) scores 90 and Borovets (32 km away) scores 90. See where to go in August for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | −3° | −9° | 61 mm | 8 | 20 % | 10 h | Cold, snowy and grey |
| February | 40 | −1° | −8° | 45 mm | 6 | 16 % | 11 h | Cold, snowy and grey |
| March | 37 | 3° | −5° | 54 mm | 8 | 31 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy |
| April | 36 | 8° | −1° | 56 mm | 9 | 33 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 37 | 13° | 3° | 80 mm | 11 | 35 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| June | 62 | 17° | 7° | 91 mm | 10 | 45 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| July | 88 | 20° | 9° | 69 mm | 7 | 59 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 90 | 20° | 9° | 56 mm | 7 | 67 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 67 | 16° | 5° | 59 mm | 7 | 57 % | 12 h | Mild |
| October | 47 | 10° | 1° | 56 mm | 7 | 38 % | 11 h | Chilly |
| November | 42 | 5° | −3° | 51 mm | 7 | 28 % | 10 h | Cold |
| December | 37 | −2° | −7° | 61 mm | 8 | 28 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 1,830 m. Coordinates: 42.04, 23.36.