Burgas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Burgas can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Burgas can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Burgas experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 659 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 66 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, August experiences a drier climate, with about 32 mm of rainfall spread across 4 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Burgas. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C in February to 23°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Burgas.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Burgas
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During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 66 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 329 hours of sunshine.
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