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

In January, the weather along Sultan's Trail from Belgrade to Sofia is characterized by a mix of both freezing temperatures and milder conditions. The temperatures fluctuate significantly, with highs ranging from -7°C to 15°C and lows dropping as far as -20°C in some areas. Various weather patterns are observed, including overcast skies, sunny spells, and frequent occurrences of freezing rain and snow showers. Precipitation varies throughout the month, with moderate rain and occasional heavy snow showers in various localities, making for unpredictable weather conditions.

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Start date
Dec 31
Start town
Belgrade
End date
Jan 25
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
4°C
Average low
-3°C
Average precipitation
2.0 mm/day

January begins with a mix of weather conditions, featuring light freezing rain and heavy rain in Belgrade, where highs reach up to 15°C, but lows can drop to -16°C, accompanied by occasional sunny intervals and overcast skies. As the days progress, Avala encounters partly cloudy skies with moderate rain at intervals, seeing temperatures as low as -12°C and occasional moderate or heavy rain showers.

Further along the trail, Grocka experiences a blend of snow and rain, with highs of 11°C and lows plunging to -12°C. Similarly, Smederevo and Mihajlovac witness variations from partly cloudy to overcast conditions, with occasional bouts of rain and snow, while temperatures remain unpredictable, dipping as low as -12°C.

Moving south, locations like Smederevska Palanka and Markovac continue the trend of fluctuating weather with periods of snow and rain, with highs reaching up to 14°C but plummeting to -20°C at night in some parts. As the route approaches Niš, the weather shifts towards sustained overcast skies and bouts of freezing rain, with the region recording temperatures from -8°C to 15°C.

The final stretch towards Sofia involves varied conditions, including light freezing rain and sunny intervals. The temperatures vary significantly, as seen in Pirot and Dragoman, with highs around 14°C and lows dropping to -18°C. Sofia itself experiences periods of snow and rain showers, marking a chilly end to the month's weather along Sultan's Trail.

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