Weather by month for Burgas, the best months to go and how Bulgaria's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 20°C to 30°C · 5–6 rain days
Apr, May, Jun
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 17°C to 26°C · 9–11 rain days
Jan, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 8°C to 10°C · 8 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 0°C | 8 days (69 mm) | 5.8 h/day | 9°C | 2.7/10 |
| February | 11°C / 2°C | 7 days (49 mm) | 6.9 h/day | 7°C | 4.0/10 |
| March | 13°C / 4°C | 9 days (50 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 9°C | 5.0/10 |
| April | 17°C / 7°C | 9 days (55 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 12°C | 6.9/10 |
| May | 21°C / 12°C | 11 days (63 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 16°C | 6.9/10 |
| June | 26°C / 18°C | 11 days (67 mm) | 13.0 h/day | 23°C | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: July | 29°C / 20°C | 6 days (41 mm) | 13.6 h/day | 26°C | 7.5/10 |
| Best month: August | 30°C / 20°C | 5 days (29 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 27°C | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: September | 26°C / 16°C | 6 days (37 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 25°C | 8.9/10 |
| Best month: October | 20°C / 11°C | 6 days (57 mm) | 8.2 h/day | 20°C | 7.9/10 |
| November | 15°C / 7°C | 8 days (63 mm) | 6.3 h/day | 16°C | 4.7/10 |
| December | 10°C / 3°C | 8 days (61 mm) | 5.4 h/day | 12°C | 3.0/10 |
Figures for Burgas; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
8°C / 0°C · 8 rain days · 5.8 h sun · sea 9°C
On the Burgas coast, days top out at 7.8°C with lows near 0.2°C, and rain falls on about 8 days. The sea sits at 9°C, far too cold for swimming. With a score of 2.7, this is a tough month weather-wise, cold and grey, though New Year's Day and the currency change day on 2 January mark the start of the year.
11°C / 2°C · 7 rain days · 6.9 h sun · sea 7°C
Highs reach 10.6°C and lows 2.2°C, with around 7 rain days and just 6.9 hours of sun. The sea is at its coldest, 7°C. The month scores 4, rated ok: still chilly, but noticeably brighter than January.
13°C / 4°C · 9 rain days · 8.0 h sun · sea 9°C
Temperatures climb to a 12.7°C high and 3.7°C low, though rain days rise to about 9. Sun hours reach 8 and the sea warms slightly to 8.8°C. Liberation Day falls on 3 March, and the month scores 5, an ok time with changeable weather.
17°C / 7°C · 9 rain days · 10.2 h sun · sea 12°C
Spring arrives with highs of 17.2°C and lows of 7.4°C, sun hours up to 10.2, and the sea reaching 12.2°C. Rain falls on about 9 days. Easter holidays run from 10 to 13 April this year, and the month scores 6.9, rated good.
21°C / 12°C · 11 rain days · 12.0 h sun · sea 16°C
Highs hit 21.4°C and lows 12.4°C, with sun hours at 12 and the sea warming to 16.4°C, though rain days peak at 10.7. Public holidays include 1 May, Saint George's Day on 6 May, and Cyril and Methodius Day on 25 May. The month scores 6.9, good for travel despite the greener, wetter conditions.
26°C / 18°C · 11 rain days · 13.0 h sun · sea 23°C
Summer heat builds, with highs of 26.3°C and lows of 17.5°C. Sun hours reach 13 and the sea hits a swimmable 23.2°C, though rain days are still around 11. The month scores 7.4, rated good, as the coast starts to feel like proper beach weather.
29°C / 20°C · 6 rain days · 13.6 h sun · sea 26°C
Highs reach 29.1°C with lows of 19.6°C, rain drops to about 6 days, and sun hours climb to 13.6. The sea warms to 26.4°C, ideal for swimming. With a score of 7.5, July is rated among the best months, hot and dry.
30°C / 20°C · 5 rain days · 12.7 h sun · sea 27°C
This is the warmest month, with highs of 29.7°C and lows of 20.3°C. Rain is rare, just 4.5 days, and the sea peaks at 26.5°C. Scoring 7.6, August is rated best, though the heat can feel intense for some travellers.
26°C / 16°C · 6 rain days · 10.8 h sun · sea 25°C
Highs ease to 25.6°C with lows of 16.4°C, rain days drop to 5.7, and sun hours stay strong at 10.8. The sea is still warm at 24.8°C. Unification Day falls on 7 September and Independence Day on 22 September. With the top score of 8.9, this is rated the best month overall.
20°C / 11°C · 6 rain days · 8.2 h sun · sea 20°C
Highs fall to 19.6°C and lows to 11.1°C, with rain days around 6 and sun hours dropping to 8.2. The sea cools to a still-mild 20.4°C. The month scores 7.9, rated best, as warm days continue with fewer crowds.
15°C / 7°C · 8 rain days · 6.3 h sun · sea 16°C
Highs drop to 14.5°C and lows to 6.8°C, with rain picking up to about 8 days and sun hours falling to 6.3. The sea cools to 15.8°C. Scoring 4.7, November is rated ok, a transitional month into winter.
10°C / 3°C · 8 rain days · 5.4 h sun · sea 12°C
Highs reach just 9.8°C with lows of 2.6°C, rain falls on about 8 days, and sun hours drop to 5.4, the lowest of the year alongside January. The sea is at 11.6°C. Christmas holidays run from 24 to 26 December, but with a score of 3, the weather is cold and dim, rated avoid.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgas | 8°C | 11°C | 13°C | 17°C | 21°C | 26°C | 29°C | 30°C | 26°C | 20°C | 15°C | 10°C |
| Ruse | 5°C | 9°C | 12°C | 18°C | 23°C | 27°C | 30°C | 31°C | 26°C | 19°C | 13°C | 7°C |
| Sliven | 6°C | 10°C | 12°C | 17°C | 22°C | 27°C | 30°C | 31°C | 26°C | 19°C | 13°C | 8°C |
| Vidin | 5°C | 9°C | 13°C | 18°C | 23°C | 28°C | 31°C | 31°C | 26°C | 19°C | 11°C | 7°C |
| Sunny Beach | 7°C | 10°C | 12°C | 17°C | 21°C | 26°C | 28°C | 29°C | 25°C | 19°C | 14°C | 9°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
September, October, April and May bring highs of 17–26°C in Burgas and fewer rain days than winter, making sightseeing comfortable without summer's heat. Spring and early autumn also mean lighter crowds in cities like Sofia and Plovdiv.
Beach
June through September gives the warmest sea, with water at 23–26.5°C and highs of 26–30°C. August has the fewest rain days of the year, just 4.5, so beach time is rarely interrupted.
Hiking & nature
September, October and April offer milder temperatures for trails, with highs around 17–26°C and lower humidity than summer. October's cooler 19.6°C high and clearer autumn air suit longer walks without the heat of July and August.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Currency change day (2 Jan)
Public holidays: Liberation Day (3 Mar)
Public holidays: Good Friday (10 Apr), Holy Saturday (11 Apr), Easter Sunday (12 Apr), Easter Monday (13 Apr)
Public holidays: International Workers' Day (1 May), Saint George's Day (6 May), Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (25 May)
Public holidays: Unification Day (7 Sep), Independence Day (22 Sep)
Public holidays: Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), Second day of Christmas (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, September is the top-rated month, scoring 8.9 out of 10. On the Black Sea coast at Burgas, highs reach 25.6°C and the sea is still warm at 24.8°C. Rain drops to just 5.7 days, making it a comfortable mix of summer warmth and thinner crowds.
Yes, August rates as one of the best months, with a score of 7.6. It's the hottest month, with highs of 29.7°C and a low of just 4.5 rain days, plus sea temperatures peaking at 26.5°C. It suits beach time, though the heat can feel intense inland.
January is the lowest-rated month, scoring 2.7. Highs only reach 7.8°C, with lows near freezing at 0.2°C, and the sea cools to 9°C. Sunshine is scarce at 5.8 hours a day, so this month suits travellers after winter scenery rather than warmth.
Yes, October scores 7.9 and is one of the best months. Highs average 19.6°C with the sea still mild at 20.4°C, and rain days are moderate at 6. It's a good shoulder-season option if you want milder temperatures than summer.
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