Climate - Burgas (Bulgaria)

Burgas: Temperatures - Precipitation - Sunshine hours - Sea temperatures - Best time - Weather by month


The climate of Burgas is slightly continental, with cold winters and hot summers.
The city is located on the Black Sea coast, in eastern Bulgaria, and overlooks a bay, while nearby there are lakes, the "Burgas lakes", which are actually salt lagoons.
Sometimes, when different air masses collide, a strong wind can blow.
In winter, there are some mild periods, with highs of 15 °C (59 °F) and more. However, there can also be cold spells, with snowfalls too, during which the temperature can drop as low as -10/-12 °C (10/14 °F). In January 2006, it reached -16 °C (3 °F).
Summer is hot and sunny, with rare rains.
While it is generally not too hot, there can be very hot periods, with highs of 35 °C (95 °F) or more. The record is 43 °C (109.5 °F), recorded in late June 2007. A month later, in late July, the temperature reached 41 °C (106 °F), as well as in July 2000, while in July 1994 it reached 42 °C (107.5 °F).

Best Time

The best times to visit Burgas are spring and autumn, namely from mid-May to mid-June, a period when some afternoon thunderstorms must be put into account, and from mid-September to mid-October, a period a bit cooler but also drier. In summer, the heat is sometimes bearable, while at other times, especially in July and August, it can be intense.
The best months for a beach holiday are July and August. In June, the sea is still a little cool.

Burgas - Climate data

In Burgas, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 2.8 °C (37.0 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Burgas, precipitation amounts to 615 millimeters (24.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest month (August) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest ones (January, May) Here is the average precipitation.
At Burgas, the sea temperature ranges from 7.5 °C (46 °F) in February to 24.5 °C (76 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Burgas, there are on average around 2195 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Burgas - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Burgas is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) and a maximum of 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -16 °C (3.2 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Burgas is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.3 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) and a maximum of 9.1 °C (48.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -14 °C (6.8 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Burgas is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -13 °C (8.6 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in March 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Burgas is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (42.9 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Burgas is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Burgas is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in June 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Burgas is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 41.3 °C (106.3 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Burgas is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Burgas is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Burgas is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in October 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Burgas is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.7 °F) and a maximum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) in November 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Burgas is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.3 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.5 °C (47.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13 °C (8.6 °F) in December 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in December 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.