Bulgaria weather by month

Check out Bulgaria weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	43	45	52	61	70	79	82	82	77	66	55	46
Hours of sunshine (daily)	3	3	4	6	8	9	10	10	8	5	3	2
Days with some rainfall	7	7	6	8	8	7	5	4	4	4	7	8
Sea temperature °F	45	43	45	48	59	70	75	77	72	64	55	48

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The climate guide for Bulgaria (Burgas) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Bulgaria climate overview

Bulgaria has a long history of foreign occupation having been part of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, but despite its turbulent past is the oldest surviving state in Europe to have kept its original name. Today the country is on the difficult road of transforming itself from a communist state to one with a free economy.

In the southwest the Rila and Rodopi Mountains provide a scenic backdrop to the capital, Sofia. Steep rocky slopes at higher elevations and many glaciated lakes lead down to thick pine forest, with tiered cultivated fields below this. Frequent winter showers fall as snow over the highest ground sustaining popular ski resorts. Summers are drier with just a few thunderstorms, and it is generally warm at lower levels.

Through the middle of the country, from Serbia in the west and almost to the Black Sea coast, runs the narrow Balkan mountain chain where pine forest merges into deciduous, and vineyards nestle on lower south-facing slopes. Rolling foothills also provide valuable grazing pastures. Summers can be warm and sunny, followed by wet and cold winters.

To the north of the Balkan Mountains is the Danube river plain where heavily cultivated fertile soils support arable farming, mainly growing a mixture of wheat and maize. Winter daytime temperatures hover around freezing with frequent showers, intensifying by late spring. Summers are drier and sunnier, with warm temperatures.

The Black Sea coast has long and wide stretches of beautiful yellow sandy beaches, most famously at Golden Sands, backing onto natural deciduous forest. These are popular during the warm, dry summer months but winters can be cold with showers and plenty of cloud.

What to pack for Bulgaria

What you pack for Bulgaria depends on which part of the country you plan to visit, and when. On the Black Sea Coast, you can find yourself basking in Mediterranean-type temperatures in the summer, while winter could leave you shivering in the face of icy winds from Russia. Although coastal winters are largely mild, they can suddenly be interrupted by cold spells ferocious enough to freeze the mighty River Danube.

Even in the summer, hot, sunny days on the coast can suddenly give way to squalls and thunderstorms with torrential rain and even hail. Inland from the coast, you can expect warm to hot summers and cold winters. Up in the mountains, summer temperatures are cooler but sunshine is plentiful; winters are cold, crisp and snowy.

Wherever you are in Bulgaria, temperatures can become extreme and springtime is the most unsettled period.

Even at the height of summer, it is advisable to take warm clothes to supplement lightweight outfits. In the winter, warm clothing is essential. Be prepared for rain at any time.

Bulgaria temperature by month

Compare the average temperature by month for popular destinations in Bulgaria. Select a place from below to see more long term weather averages by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Bourgas	43	45	52	61	70	79	82	82	77	66	55	46
Golden Sands	39	41	46	57	66	75	79	79	73	63	54	45
Nessebar	41	43	48	59	68	75	81	79	73	64	55	45
Plovdiv	37	43	52	63	72	79	84	82	77	64	54	43
Sofia	36	39	48	59	68	73	79	79	73	61	50	39
Sunny Beach	41	43	48	59	68	75	81	79	73	64	55	45
Varna	39	41	46	57	66	75	79	79	73	63	54	45
Veliko Tarnovo	36	41	52	63	73	79	82	82	75	64	52	41

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Temperature in Bulgaria (°F)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max temperature (daytime)	43	45	52	61	70	79	82	82	77	66	55	46
Min temperature (night-time)	30	32	37	45	54	61	64	63	57	54	43	36
Heat & Humidity	0	0	0	0	0	L	M	M	0	0	0	0
Sea temperature	45	43	45	48	59	70	75	77	72	64	55	48