Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv Monument

Soviet-era World War II memorial overlooking Plovdiv

Soviet-era soldier monument on Plovdiv's hilltop, offering panoramic city views and a reminder of World War II. Visitors come for history, photography and the adjacent hill paths.

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Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv at a Glance#

Address: Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv (Sibinovo Hill), Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Tips for Visiting Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv#

  • Visit early in the morning to avoid afternoon haze and to see the monument in clearer light for photography.
  • Combine a walk up Sibinsky Hill to see the monument from different angles; the surrounding neighbourhood has memorial plaques and small paths worth exploring.

Best Time to Visit Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv#

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit the monument and its viewpoints over Plovdiv.

Spring & autumn
April-June & September-October · 10-25°C
Pleasant walking weather for the climb and city sightseeing.
Summer
July-August · 20-35°C
Hot; climb earlier or later in the day to avoid heat.

Weather & Climate near Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv#

Climate

Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (510 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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