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Golden Sands Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Golden Sands has an humid subtropical climate, with Mediterranean influences in summer but specially continental influences in autumn-winter. Average precipitation is the lowest for the country and sunshine is abundant. The summer begins in early May and lasts till early October.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Golden Sands can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a chilly 6°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Golden Sands experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 600 mm yearly. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 61 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 36 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Golden Sands, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Varna, Bulgaria (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Varna, Bulgaria (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 8°C in February to 25°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Varna, Bulgaria (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Golden Sands

Wed   Jan 15
4°C | 0°C
N 3 m/s
2.9 mm
overcast and  chance of sleet

overcast and chance of sleet

Thu   Jan 16
6°C | -1°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
7°C | -1°C
W 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Golden Sands in Bulgaria

During the months of 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Golden Sands?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Golden Sands?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Golden Sands?
    October tops the wettest month list with 61 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Golden Sands?
    August is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Golden Sands?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.