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Burgas in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Burgas in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Burgas in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
January could be a good time to visit Burgas, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +6°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in January. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 36 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Burgas;

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
36 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Burgas has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Burgas in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Burgas for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +11°C with a maximum of +19°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 48% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +5°C.

Is Burgas warm or cold in January?

Burgas is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Burgas, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Burgas in January

Water in Burgas in January is Cold. It varies from +7°C to +10°C, with an average of +8°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +6°C.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Burgas are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +25°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +7°C.

Can you swim in Burgas in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Burgas in January, the water is very cold (+8°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Burgas in January

Burgas weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+6°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-16°C-14°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+19°C+21°C
Rainfall
44 mm36 mm33 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+10°C+8°C+7°C
Humidity
81%81%78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
676
Cloudy days
121211
Rainy days
977
Snowy days
344

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 44 mm to 36 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 6 to 7.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Burgas in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Burgas is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Burgas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 26 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Burgas wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 61 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Burgas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Burgas.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Burgas?

This is the weather in Burgas in January 2023:
1 January
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+15°C
2 January
☀️
+15°C
3 January
☀️
+15°C
4 January
☁️
+12°C
5 January
☁️
+13°C
6 January
☀️
+15°C
7 January
☀️
+12°C
8 January
☀️
+11°C
9 January
🌫️
+10°C
10 January
🌧️
+13°C
11 January
🌧️
+11°C
12 January
🌧️
+9°C
13 January
☁️
+6°C
14 January
☁️
+6°C
15 January
☁️
+7°C
16 January
☁️
+11°C
17 January
☀️
+17°C
18 January
☁️
+19°C
19 January
☀️
+19°C
20 January
☀️
+16°C
21 January
☀️
+15°C
22 January
☁️
+14°C
23 January
☁️
+9°C
24 January
☁️
+4°C
25 January
☁️
+4°C
26 January
☁️
+8°C
27 January
🌧️
+11°C
28 January
☁️
+4°C
29 January
☁️
+3°C
30 January
☁️
+4°C
31 January
🌫️
+5°C
In January 2023 Burgas had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Burgas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Burgas in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+16°C) and the highest in 2023 (+20°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 355 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 806 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Burgas in January:

Is January a good time to visit Burgas?

It’s always a good time to visit Burgas, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Burgas in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Burgas in January?

Swimming in Burgas in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Burgas rainy in January?

Burgas is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Burgas in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Burgas in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Bulgaria

Check out the weather for other cities in Bulgaria.

Monthly weather in Burgas

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Burgas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.