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Best Time to Hike ST501 Sofia - Aleko

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for ST501 Sofia - Aleko, Bulgaria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on ST501 Sofia - Aleko

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 6.6°C / 44°F -2.5°C / 28°F 40 mm 7
February 8°C / 46°F -1.5°C / 29°F 16 mm 5
March 13.6°C / 56°F 3.3°C / 38°F 58 mm 13
April 17°C / 63°F 6.2°C / 43°F 52 mm 8
May 18.8°C / 66°F 9.1°C / 48°F 106 mm 14
June 27.4°C / 81°F 15.7°C / 60°F 25 mm 4
July 30.3°C / 87°F 17.9°C / 64°F 18 mm 4
August 28.4°C / 83°F 16.6°C / 62°F 36 mm 6
September 23.5°C / 74°F 12.9°C / 55°F 33 mm 7
October 16.1°C / 61°F 6.6°C / 44°F 98 mm 8
November 10.9°C / 52°F 2.6°C / 37°F 74 mm 12
December 5.9°C / 43°F -0.1°C / 32°F 62 mm 9

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike ST501 Sofia - Aleko are April, June, September. Expect daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nights near 12°C (54°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

ST501 Sofia - Aleko

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