Unstable Week: Expect Thunderstorms and Temperature Fluctuations

The upcoming week will offer a dynamic meteorological picture. After the initial hot weather, there will be a sharp drop in temperatures in the middle of the period, accompanied by significant rain activity and thunderstorms, especially around July 22nd. At the end of the week, the weather will stabilize again with more moderate temperatures.

Forecast by Cities

• Sofia: The week begins with temperatures up to 31°C. On July 22nd, thunderstorms are expected (63% probability of precipitation) and a drop to 23°C, followed by cloudy weather and lower temperatures down to 17°C on July 24th.
• Plovdiv: It will start with hot 36°C. Short-term rain is expected on July 21st and 22nd (64% precipitation), after which temperatures will stabilize around 25-29°C with mostly cloudy weather and periodic rains.
• Varna: Significant instability is expected on July 22nd with a thunderstorm and a 96% probability of precipitation. Temperatures will vary between 23°C and 29°C throughout the week.
• Burgas: After clear weather at the beginning, there will be a thunderstorm on July 22nd (91% precipitation). At the end of the week, temperatures will rise to 30°C with broken clouds.
• Ruse: The region will be under the influence of thunderstorms on July 22nd, 24th, and 25th, with the most intense being on the 24th (73% precipitation). Temperatures will vary from 21°C to 31°C.
• Stara Zagora: Short-term rain is expected on July 20th and 22nd (71% precipitation), followed by cloudy weather and light rain at the end of the week. Temperatures will move between 25°C and 33°C.
• Pleven: The week will be unstable with thunderstorms on July 22nd and 25th. A drop in temperatures to 21°C is expected on July 24th under cloudy skies.

Practical Advice: Given the forecasted thunderstorms and high percentages of precipitation in the middle of the week, plan your outdoor activities carefully and wear appropriate rain gear. Avoid open spaces during storms.