Bulgaria · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Varna are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Varna sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in January (around 7°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 526mm — October is typically the wettest month (~56mm) and August the driest (~29mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 318 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 0°C | 45mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 8° / 0°C | 33mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 11° / 3°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 16° / 7°C | 38mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 12°C | 38mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 26° / 17°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 29° / 19°C | 48mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 29° / 19°C | 29mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 25° / 15°C | 49mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 19° / 11°C | 56mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 13° / 6°C | 49mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 8° / 1°C | 47mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Varna is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 99 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Varna is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (33°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 119 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Varna is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 154 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Varna is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 204 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Varna is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 259 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Varna is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 278 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Varna is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 318 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Varna is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 318 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Varna is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 236 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Varna is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 163 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Varna is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 105 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Varna is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 92 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers