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Bulgaria vs Sri Lanka: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Bulgaria and Sri Lanka? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Bulgaria

Europe

Black Sea beaches, Rila monasteries, cheap ski.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August, September

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Two monsoons, two coasts.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthBulgariaSri LankaWinner
Januaryoff-seasonbestSri Lanka 🇱🇰
Februaryoff-seasonbestSri Lanka 🇱🇰
MarchshoulderbestSri Lanka 🇱🇰
Aprilgoodgoodtie
MaybestshoulderBulgaria 🇧🇬
JunebestgoodBulgaria 🇧🇬
JulybestgoodBulgaria 🇧🇬
AugustbestshoulderBulgaria 🇧🇬
SeptemberbestshoulderBulgaria 🇧🇬
OctobershouldergoodSri Lanka 🇱🇰
Novemberoff-seasonshoulderSri Lanka 🇱🇰
Decemberoff-seasonshoulderSri Lanka 🇱🇰

Pick Bulgaria 🇧🇬 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September

Skip Sunny Beach for Sozopol or Sinemorets if you want charm over clubs.

Pick Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you're going in…

January, February, March, October, November, December

If your dates are fixed, switch coasts to dodge the monsoon.

Months where both are equally good: April.