Bulgaria

Bulgaria Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bulgaria in August.

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Sunny Beach Sofia Sozopol Bansko

Planning a getaway to Bulgaria this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Bulgaria in August

In August, Bulgaria experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Dobărsko at 23°C (73°F) and very warm in Lom at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Lom and 11°C (52°F) in Dobărsko. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Bulgaria. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Bulgaria, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kirkovo with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Chiflik with 86 mm (3.4 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Sunny Beach usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Sunny Beach sees close to 338 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Bulgaria in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bulgaria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bulgaria

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Bulgaria (August)

Precipitation variation in Bulgaria (August)

Sunny Beach

In August Sunny Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
357 hours
338 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sunny Beach →

Sofia

In August Sofia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
308 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
50 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sofia →

Sozopol

In August Sozopol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
329 hours
303 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sozopol →

Bansko

In August Bansko generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
368 hours
346 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bansko →

Sveti Vlas

In August Sveti Vlas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
357 hours
338 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sveti Vlas →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bulgaria in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sunny Beach 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Sofia 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sozopol 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Bansko 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Primorsko 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Plovdiv 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Bulgaria weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bulgaria in August?

Bulgaria typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Sunny Beach average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bulgaria in August?

In Sunny Beach, the average daytime high in August is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Bulgaria get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Bulgaria during August, with Sunny Beach averaging close to 33 mm (1.3 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Bulgaria?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Bulgaria with overall perfect weather in Sunny Beach.

On average, the best time to visit Bulgaria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sunny Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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