weather today brings a split picture across Bulgaria: sunshine in western zones and clouds with light rain possible in the east on Friday, March 6 (ET). Winds will be light to moderate from the north-northwest, and temperatures will vary from near freezing in lowlands to mild daytime highs. Mountain summits and the Black Sea coast will see their own contrasts, with sea temperatures remaining cold.
Weather Today: Key forecast
On Friday the eastern half of the country will remain mostly cloudy, with light rain possible in some areas during the afternoon. The western regions can expect predominantly sunny conditions under light to moderate north-northwest winds. Lowland minimums will range from about 0° to 5°, with Sofia seeing lows near 2°; daytime highs across lowlands are forecast between 13° and 18°, with Sofia around 14°.
Regional details — mountains, coast and plains
Mountain areas will enjoy mostly sunny weather, though clouds may increase temporarily in the afternoon. Temperatures at 1, 200 meters are expected to reach near 8°, while at 2, 000 meters highs will hover around 1°. In the higher resort zones, daytime maxima are expected in a narrow band: about 1° in Aleko rising to roughly 5° in Borovets on the nearer-term forecast.
Along the Black Sea, cloud cover will be significant before noon but should break up in the afternoon, especially along the northern coast. Winds on the northern coast will be light west-northwest to moderate north-northwest; coastal maximums will lie between 10° and 13°, with sea temperatures roughly 5°–7° and waves at 1–2 points.
Across plains and lowlands, reduced visibility is expected in places during the morning. Cold air is moving into northeastern areas, producing localized temperature drops. The broader Balkan Peninsula will be generally sunny, while the easternmost regions will carry more cloudiness and occasional precipitation.
Earlier day developments and next shifts
During the preceding day it rained in western areas overnight, with precipitation through the day in many parts of central Bulgaria. Minimums across that period ranged between 1° and 6°, with Sofia near 4° and coastal lows around 2°–4°. Strong northwest winds drove colder air, cutting daytime maxima to between about 10° and 15° in many places, with Sofia closer to 10° before afternoon clearing started from the northwest.
In the mountains, earlier precipitation fell as rain with snow above roughly 1, 600 meters; northwest winds were moderate to strong and turned north by evening. More intense precipitation was concentrated before noon around the Western Stara Planina and shifted to the Rhodope Mountains by the afternoon.
What’s next
Looking ahead, rain will remain confined mainly to eastern Bulgaria on Friday, then colder air is expected to continue penetrating from the north-northeast. Over the coming weekend conditions should become mostly sunny while temperatures drop: minimums around zero and daytime maximums between roughly 8° and 13°. By Monday daytime temperatures are expected to fall by about another degree, with cloudiness increasing but the chance of significant precipitation remaining small. For readers tracking weather today and into the weekend, expect shifting winds, cooler pockets in the northeast, and a clear west–cloud east split that will shape travel and outdoor plans.
