Plovdiv heat forecast: up to 35 °C with brief afternoon showers

The weather service predicts a hot day in Plovdiv and the surrounding region, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 35 °C in the afternoon. Morning conditions will be sunny, while a temporary band of cumulus clouds may develop after midday. Rainfall is not expected overall, but isolated short‑duration showers are possible, especially in the Rila‑Rhodope area and on the northeastern slopes.

Wind will be light to moderate, shifting from a north‑north‑west direction in the morning to east‑north‑east later in the day. Sea‑water temperatures along the Black Sea coast remain between 22 °C and 24 °C, with wave heights around 1 m. The forecast calls for generally dry, hot conditions suitable for outdoor activities, though authorities advise staying hydrated and limiting exposure during the peak heat.

Across Bulgaria, maximum temperatures are expected to range between 31 °C and 36 °C, with slightly cooler values along the coast and in Sofia (around 32 °C). Higher elevations will stay cooler, with temperatures near 22 °C at 1,200 m and 14 °C at 2,000 m.