Best Time to Visit Rila Mountains for Hiking – September Scores 88/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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September, August, July

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January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

-3°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Rila Mountains

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	0°	51	8.4	59%	shoulder
February	43Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-2°	2°	45	8.1	58%	dry
March	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	7°	50	9.8	55%	shoulder
April	46Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	12°	60	11	53%	shoulder
May	74Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	86	12.5	57%	shoulder
June	76Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	87	11	58%	shoulder
July	79Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	76	8.3	53%	shoulder
August	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	55	7.3	50%	shoulder
September	88Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	57	6.9	52%	shoulder
October	59Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	55	7.1	60%	shoulder
November	42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	7°	53	8.1	65%	shoulder
December	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-2°	1°	55	8.9	62%	shoulder