Bulgaria Forecast to Reach 26°C on Wednesday as Strong Winds Hit the East

Bulgaria will see mostly sunny and unusually warm weather for October on Wednesday, October 21, with temperatures reaching 21°C to 26°C in most areas, while strong southerly winds are expected in Eastern Bulgaria and north of the mountain ranges.

The day will bring mainly clear skies, although scattered clouds at middle and high altitudes are expected to develop in the afternoon. Visibility will improve around midday. Winds from the south-southwest will generally be moderate but may temporarily strengthen in Eastern Bulgaria and north of the mountains.

Overnight and early morning temperatures will range from 5°C to 10°C across most of the country, with Sofia expected to reach a low of around 6°C. Afternoon highs will be between 21°C and 26°C, reaching approximately 21°C in the capital.

Mountain areas will also have mostly sunny conditions, with moderate south-southwesterly winds that may become temporarily strong north of the mountain ranges. Temperatures at an altitude of 1,200 meters will reach around 16°C, falling to about 8°C at 2,000 meters.

Along the Black Sea coast, substantial cloud cover and fog in some locations are expected in the morning. Visibility should improve by midday as the clouds break up and clear, leaving mostly sunny skies. Moderate south-southeasterly winds are forecast, with maximum temperatures of 18°C to 21°C.

Sea water temperatures will range from 17°C to 18°C, while sea conditions will be slight, corresponding to around 2 on the Douglas scale.

Across the eastern parts of the Balkans, skies will be mostly sunny and winds nearly calm, although visibility may temporarily deteriorate in isolated areas. The western parts of the peninsula are expected to receive precipitation, with thunderstorms possible in some locations and significant rainfall along the Adriatic coast.