When is the best time to visit Burgas?
In general the best time to visit Burgas is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 17 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Burgas in different months
This is the average weather in Burgas for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 17 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +28°C.
June, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during June.
In January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 77 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 53 mm in May.
Climate in Burgas
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Burgas for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Burgas during the whole year:
The hottest month in Burgas is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of 0°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Burgas during the whole year:
Burgas achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +25°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +7°C in average.
When can you swim in Burgas?
You can swim in Burgas from June to September:- In August the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June - July the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Burgas looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Burgas is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Burgas during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 17 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 31 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 9 rainy days and 61 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Burgas during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Burgas:
What is the hottest month in Burgas?
The hottest month in Burgas is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Burgas?
The coldest month in Burgas is January with minimum temperatures of 0°C.
Is Burgas worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Burgas could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Burgas?
if you're looking to visit Burgas when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 31 mm of rain.
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.