Weather forecast for the Sultan's Trail: Belgrade - Sofia in October

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Start date
Oct 17
Start town
Belgrade
End date
Nov 11
End town
Sofia
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
26
Total distance
556 km
Daily distance
21.4 km
Average high
16°C
Average low
7°C
Average precipitation
1.4 mm/day

The section of the Sultans Trail from Belgrade to Sofia traverses through a varied climate, with weather conditions generally characterized by mild autumn temperatures in October. Starting in Belgrade and moving through central Serbia, you experience a mix of weather patterns. Early in the month, the region tends to see average highs around the low 20s°C (low 70s°F), and lows in the low teens°C (50s°F), with a blend of sunny and partly cloudy days, interspersed with occasional rain showers. Precipitation is typically moderate, though it varies slightly from one location to another.

As you continue southeast toward regions like Niš and Pirot, the temperature slightly decreases, with average highs ranging in the mid to high teens°C (around 60°F) and lows dropping to single digits°C (40s°F). This segment maintains a similar pattern of sunny spells mixed with cloudy and rainy intervals, yet the likelihood of rain tends to decrease as you move deeper into the interior.

Upon reaching the vicinity of Sofia, Bulgaria, you'll notice further temperature drops with average highs in the mid-teens°C (upper 50s to low 60s°F) and lows in the mid-single digits°C (40°F). The presence of sunny days remains, but there's an increased chance of overcast weather and incidences of rain, maintaining a cool and temperate climate typical of October. Overall, the route offers a generally mild weather experience with regions shifting from sunnier climates to slightly cooler and more overcast conditions as you proceed toward Sofia.

This overview is for an early October start, walking the standard stages.
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