Sozopol weather in January (Burgas Province, Bulgaria)

What can you expect from the weather in Sozopol during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Sozopol generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Sozopol in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 78 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sozopol. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sozopol climate page with graphs.

 

Sozopol, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 78 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Burgas, Bulgaria (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Sozopol in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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