Sozopol Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Sozopol is characterized by four distinct seasons. Winter runs from the end of November until Mid March. Spring starts in March and lasts until June. Summers (June - September) are warm with average temperatures above 25°C. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Sozopol, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 8°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Sozopol receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 687 mm. The seasons in Sozopol, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 85 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 28 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Sozopol Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Sozopol, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per average 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 Sozopol.
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 mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
6 m/s
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The best time of year to visit Sozopol 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°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 85 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 329 hours of sunshine.
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