Pleven, Bulgaria experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Winters are chilly, with temperatures often below freezing, especially in January (-11°C to 16°C) and December (-9°C to 18°C). Spring arrives in March, bringing mild temperatures (5°C on average), while April and May see a significant increase in warmth, with averages of 10°C and 18°C respectively. Summer months are hot, with July and August averaging around 26°C and 25°C, although temperatures can soar up to 39°C. Autumn is generally cool, with September and October averaging around 18°C and 10°C, before the winter chill sets in once more.