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Burgas in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Burgas in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
March could be a good time to visit Burgas, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +11°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in March. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Burgas has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Burgas in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +13°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of -1°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +16°C.

Is Burgas warm or cold in March?

Burgas is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +4°C.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Burgas:

Water temperature in Burgas in March

Water in Burgas in March is Cold. It varies from +6°C to +9°C, with an average of +8°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +11°C.

The water temperature in March 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 March?

We would not recommend swimming in Burgas in March, 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
🏄‍♂️
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 March

Burgas weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+8°C+11°C+16°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-12°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+27°C+29°C
Rainfall
33 mm44 mm49 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+7°C+8°C+10°C
Humidity
78%76%76%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
677
Cloudy days
11108
Rainy days
71213
Snowy days
420

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +11°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 33 mm to 44 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Burgas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 46 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March 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 March in Burgas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last March in Burgas?

This is the weather in Burgas in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+7°C
2 March
☁️
+7°C
3 March
🌧️
+8°C
4 March
☀️
+12°C
5 March
☁️
+13°C
6 March
☁️
+14°C
7 March
☀️
+17°C
8 March
☀️
+19°C
9 March
☀️
+19°C
10 March
☀️
+19°C
11 March
☁️
+17°C
12 March
☀️
+10°C
13 March
☀️
+10°C
14 March
☀️
+11°C
15 March
☀️
+13°C
16 March
🌧️
+9°C
17 March
☀️
+10°C
18 March
🌧️
+11°C
19 March
☁️
+11°C
20 March
☀️
+14°C
21 March
☁️
+13°C
22 March
🌧️
+9°C
23 March
☁️
+11°C
24 March
☁️
+16°C
25 March
☀️
+16°C
26 March
☀️
+18°C
27 March
☀️
+21°C
28 March
☁️
+10°C
29 March
☀️
+7°C
30 March
☀️
+12°C
31 March
🌧️
+16°C
In March 2023 Burgas had 16 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Burgas in March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Burgas?

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

Can you sunbathe in Burgas in March?

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

Can you swim in Burgas in March?

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

Is Burgas rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Burgas in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Burgas in March, 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.