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Sunny Beach Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Sunny Beach experiences a humid subtropical climate. The name Sunny Beach is due to the many hours of sunshine that are recorded in spring and summer. During the period April to August it is usually pleasant weather with fairly low precipitation and a lot of sunshine. Starting June the average temperature rises above 27°C. In winter it is cool and gray.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Sunny Beach, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Sunny Beach receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 653 mm. Sunny Beach offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between October (67 mm) and August (33 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sunny Beach serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.1 hours of daily sunlight. 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 27°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Sunny Beach

Sun   Jan 12
2°C | -1°C
NW 5 m/s
15 mm
overcast and heavy sleet

overcast and heavy sleet

Mon   Jan 13
4°C | 0°C
N 5 m/s
4.9 mm
overcast and slight sleet

overcast and slight sleet

Tue   Jan 14
3°C | -1°C
NE 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sunny Beach in Bulgaria

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:
  • When is summer in Sunny Beach?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sunny Beach?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sunny Beach?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sunny Beach?
    October tops the wettest month list with 67 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sunny Beach?
    August is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sunny Beach?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 357 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.