Winters in Blagoevgrad are typically mild, with temperatures averaging around 3-5°C, but can drop as low as -19°C in February. Spring brings a gradual warming trend, with April and May temperatures rising to averages of 9°C and 16°C respectively, sometimes reaching highs of up to 29°C or 33°C. Summer is warm to hot, with July and August averaging around 24-23°C but frequently reaching temperatures above 38°C. Autumn is characterized by a cooling trend, with September averaging around 17°C, before dropping to averages of 8-9°C in October and November. Winters return with temperatures again averaging around 2-3°C, sometimes dropping as low as -16°C or rising up to 17°C.