On a relatively small territory of Bulgaria, various and one might say difficult climate... The country sits between strongly contrasting continental and Mediterranean climates.

The Bulgarian mountains have a great influence, which trapping the circulating air masses, create varied climatic bands at a relatively short distance from each other.

Climate types in Bulgaria

Continental climate, mainly dominates throughout the country, especially in the north where are located Balkan mountains... And also forms combination with a Mediterranean climate in the Upper Thracian Lowland, which creates a high level of humidity and a harsh unpredictable climate in winter. Summer is long here. Average temperatures can vary dramatically from year to year.

On the Black Sea coast temperate and subtropical-continental types of climate are observed, closer to the southern borders with Turkey and Greece - Mediterranean. The average summer temperature is 27 ° C. Strong winds are typical for winter.

Sofia located at an altitude of 530 m... above sea level, characterized by cool summers and mild winters due to the existing fact of temperature inversion. Average winter temperature -1 ° C - -2 ° C, summer +27 ° C - +28 ° C.

Humidity level

Average annual rainfall throughout the country is 630 mm... There is slightly less rain in the north of the Balkan Peninsula in Dobrudja and on the Black Sea coast. The rainiest time of the year is spring. In early June, it also rains frequently.

When is the best time to relax in Bulgaria?

In general, Bulgaria is the country where you can rest 10 months a year. The formal off-season is only 2 months - October and November.

Officially T The uristic season in Bulgaria begins in April and lasts until early October. The peak season lasts With mid-July to the last days of August. If you want to avoid the tourist hustle and bustle, it is better to come to Bulgaria in April, May or september... In September, by the way, there are fewer tourists than in June, and the sea water is warmer.


Summer average air temperature is 27 ° C, average sea water temperature - 24 ° C... Summers are long and warm here, and the temperature never rises above 30 ° C due to the cooling sea breeze. In May and September, tourists and residents of Bulgaria more than 240 hours of sunshine, and in July and August more than 300.

Monthly Black Sea water temperatures in Bulgaria

When it comes to beach holidays, the swimming season begins in May and ends in mid-September. The average water temperature in May is 18 ° C, in June 20 ° C , in July 25 ° C , in August 24 ° C, in September 21 ° C.

Ski season in Bulgaria starts depending on the different resorts in early and mid-December and lasts until April, in some places even until May.



Average winter temperature in resorts fluctuates from - 4.5 ° C to -1 ° C... The protection of the mountains does not allow the penetration of strong winds, which creates a mild climate favorable for recreation.

Weather changes in Bulgaria occur 2-3 times during the summer season. June and September are most susceptible to them. Since the direction “sells” well due to its low cost, no one will tell you about such risks.

The holiday season in Bulgaria starts from June 10 and ends by September 20. You can arrive earlier or later than these dates, but in this case, you need to soberly assess all the accompanying risks.

Features of the weather by month:

May - what you need to know about the beginning of the season

The Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria is quite long. At the end of spring, it is guaranteed to be no higher than 18-19 degrees, so you will definitely not be able to swim in May.

Resort hotels open their doors in the second half of May, when the air warms up to +21 .. + 24 º. It's getting warmer every week, but you shouldn't expect stability from Bulgaria in May. Several rainy days, thunderstorms, cloudy weather are common weather events for this time of year.

Many hotels can operate in an economical mode, freezing in anticipation of an influx of tourists. The hotel may not have the promised animation, under the guise of a renovation, a pool has been lowered or minor repairs are carried out on the territory.

Risks and Benefits of Vacation in June

June is the time to fly to the Bulgarian beaches with babies. It is still difficult for them to endure the heat, and swimming in the sea is not so important. Tour prices have not yet reached their peak, but there are reasons for this.

June is the most unpredictable month in the tourist season in Bulgaria. Locals call the June tourists "luck catchers".

The first decade of June is no different from the end of May. In the best case scenario, you will find the first truly hot summer days. But they will not have a global impact on water temperature yet.

From June 15-16, real summer begins in Bulgaria with +27 days and warm nights. As a result, sea water quickly warms up to 22-23 degrees. So they will tell you when buying a tour ... But we did it quite differently.

On June 24, the sky was covered with clouds for several days. It rained from morning to evening for two days in a row, creating a perfect excuse to empty bars and gain pounds in the restaurant. The locals said that this is not quite the norm, but it happens quite often at the beginning of the season.


This kind of weather can reign in June

And even at the beginning of summer in the Black Sea, water layers are exchanged a couple of times (usually after a thunderstorm or storm). Yesterday's + 22 ° may change to + 18 ° overnight, and a red flag will be raised on the rescue towers. But after 3-4 days the sea temperature usually recovers.

We have a rest without problems in July and August

The peak of the tourist season is in the second week of July and lasts until the end of the second decade of August. In the middle of summer, Bulgaria has gorgeous weather with daytime temperatures of 28-32 degrees, and the water in the sea warms up to 26 °. There are no prolonged rains (thunderstorms in the evenings are not counted), and the hotels are 100% full despite the rather high prices.

Those planning to relax in 4-5 * hotels, we strongly recommend that you think about, since the demand for summer vacations in Bulgaria is off the charts for a number of reasons:

  1. Family oriented and gentle weather conditions.
  2. Sandy beaches almost throughout the coastal strip.
  3. Bulgarian hotels are chosen by elderly tourists from Germany. They are attracted by the ideal combination of price, quality of service and climate.
  4. Turkey is becoming more expensive every year, but loses to Bulgaria as a service.

The heat begins to subside after August 20, but it will be very warm and comfortable until the first days of September.

The end of summer is ideal for family travelers and retirees who do not tolerate hot weather.

Until the last days of August, prices for accommodation are kept at a fairly high level and you should not count on last minute deals or discounts.

The cost of tours during the peak season

The velvet season in September: is it worth the risk?

The high season in the Bulgarian resorts ends in early September, when the bulk of the tourists are sent to schools.

The entire tourist infrastructure (water sports, amusement parks in cities, animation) begins to close down from the first days of autumn.

Bulgarian resorts "cool down" pretty quickly. After the arrival of the atmospheric front and the first prolonged rains, the weather does not return to summer indicators.

During the month, the daytime temperature drops from 27 ° to 24 °, and on an evening walk a blouse or light sweater will not be superfluous. The sea is suitable for swimming and is kept in the region of 23-24 ° until the end of the month.

When planning a vacation in September, do not rely on clear weather and scorching sun. Most likely, you will still find a couple of gloomy and cloudy days.

At the end of September, cloudy days begin to dominate the sunny ones. During the day, the temperature drops to +20 and becomes cool. The Black Sea is rapidly cooling down, but even in early October, you can still plunge.

Usually older people come to Bulgaria at the end of the season. There are plenty of sanatoriums and hotels offering spa services on the seaside. It is there that budget tourists who come to read a book and improve their health spend their time.

By mid-October, local resorts are empty and close until next May.

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    In 2011, the whole family rested in Albena from June 22 to July 3. We arrived, everything was shocking. Warm sea, warm sunny weather and great mood. But after 3 days a storm passed at night. Came to the beach and did not understand why the red flag. The sea is calm ... the sun, but no one is swimming. We thought it was an invasion of jellyfish .. I put my foot in the water .. it immediately brought me together. The water temperature is 12-14 degrees not higher! We asked the locals how so ??? Everything was fine yesterday. Here we were told everything that is stated in the article about June. Water changes in June are typical for the Black Sea. The layers there are changing or something .. I don't know for sure. But only three days later we could think about swimming .. We just started to swim - for two days it rained as if from a bucket with occasional breaks for a walk: ((But after the rain, sunny weather came, and from July 1, the summer weather mode was cut .. And we understood how the rest in July differs from the rest in June .. Heaven and earth. Arriving home, we realized that in fact it was just no luck. Usually this garbage with the weather happens in the first half of the month. But that year, the locals said the first half was too warm and clear for the beginning of summer (with peaks up to +30) .. Everyone have a pleasant stay! Do not go to Bulgaria before June 15-20! :)

Most of the territory of Bulgaria is dominated by a temperate continental climate with clearly expressed four seasons. On the Black Sea coast and in the southern regions, the climate is close to the Mediterranean. In the country, the average temperature of the coldest month - January - ranges from -2 to +2 o C. In the mountains, the thermometer can drop to -10 ... -15 degrees. The average temperature of the warmest month - July - ranges from +18 o C to +24 o C in the northern regions to +28 in the southern and on the Black Sea coast, while it rarely exceeds 30 degrees. Annual precipitation is 670 mm, and in the mountains - 800 - 1000 mm. In northern Bulgaria and the Black Sea region, the wettest months are May - June, the driest - February. In southern Bulgaria, maximum precipitation occurs in November - December, minimum - in August. The water in the Black Sea warms up to +25 o C. The climate in Bulgaria is favorable for recreation, especially for residents of the middle zone.

Best time to visit:

Excursion trips in Bulgaria can be made from May to October, and sunbathing and swimming are best in June-September. In July and August, warm sunny weather sets in (air temperature is not lower than +23 o С and not higher than +30 o С). The sea water remains warm enough until the end of September. For lovers of skiing, the winter period is more suitable.

The climate in Bulgaria is in many ways similar to the Ukrainian one - hot summers and cold winters, however, it also has its own distinctive features. Despite the relatively small territory of this country, the climate is still heterogeneous, because there are both mountains and the sea.

The Balkan mountains create a natural barrier to air masses, affecting the weather throughout the state; in the north, the climate is temperate continental. In the south, the climate in Bulgaria is closer to the subtropical (somewhat similar to the Mediterranean), thanks to the Black Sea.

August, as well as July in Bulgaria, are the warmest months of the year. The sun warms the air up to +25 .. + 27 ˚С, light southerly and easterly winds blow the sea coolness, and northerly and northwestern winds occasionally bring with them small refreshing rains. Dark Bulgarian nights keep the warmth of the day, the temperature after sunset and until the morning does not drop below +20 .. + 22 ˚C.

Climate in Bulgaria: Golden Sands

When is the best time to relax in Bulgaria

The best time for a summer vacation in Bulgaria by the sea is the first half of August. At this time, the air and sea temperatures are the most acceptable, and precipitation is rare. After it already starts to get colder. In July, basking in the sun is also good. But in June it is rainy.

The best time for a ski holiday is January and February, when the likelihood of skiing on real snow is greatest. At the same time, there are practically no severe frosts, in comparison even with ours. But for excursions, the best months are April and October.

Bulgaria is one of the most popular European countries where you can relax in summer and winter. It has all the necessary conditions for a full and active recreation of all family members.

Holidays in the resorts of Bulgaria

The most famous resorts in Bulgaria have long been very popular among tourists and travelers from different countries. And the capital of Bulgaria Sofia is a center of culture, art and architecture. You can get to Bulgaria from Moscow by plane.

Today the most popular resorts in Bulgaria are Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Pomorie, Golden Sands, St. Constantine and Elena, Elenite, Sveti Vlas and Obzor.

Bulgaria in summer

Weather in June. At the beginning of the month, there may still be light rains and cool winds, but by mid-June the air temperature reaches + 25 ° C .. + 30 ° C day and night it drops to + 18 ° C. In the northern regions of the country, the temperature during the day is about + 7 ° C, and at night it drops to + 2 ° C.

The water temperature in the Black Sea warms up to + 23 ° C and higher, depending on the weather forecast.

The time has come for a family beach and sightseeing holiday, and therefore the price of tours changes from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles with accommodation in comfortable four or five star hotels in the best resorts in Bulgaria.

Weather in July. The weather in the resorts of Bulgaria is just fine and the average monthly air temperature can vary from + 25 ° C to + 35 ° C. At night, it drops to + 22 ° C. In the north of the country, during the day, the air temperature may not rise above + 10 ° C and at night it drops to + 4 ° C. The sea water temperature reaches + 24 ° C on average.

July is the height of the beach season, and in Bulgaria there are a lot of children's health resorts with sandy beaches and comfortable descent into the water. The price for tours during this period can vary from 28,000 to 50,000 rubles and more, depending on the hotel category, the cost of the flight and insurance. Thanks to the well-developed infrastructure, even in a three-star hotel, you will receive the highest quality service.

Weather in August. This is the hottest month in Bulgaria and the average monthly air temperature can reach + 35 ° C, and at night it drops to + 20 ° C. In the north of the country and in mountainous areas, the daytime temperature may not rise above + 12 ° C, and at night it drops to + 5 ° C. The Black Sea is very warm and the water temperature is around + 24 ° C - + 25 ° C.

The price for tours at this time is quite high and if you purchase a ticket for two from a tour operator, then you will have to pay about 35,000-50,000 rubles. But you can stay in private apartments and it will be much cheaper.

Bulgaria in autumn

Weather in September. In the first month of the velvet season, the air temperature is about + 23 ° C - + 25 ° C and the approach of autumn begins to be felt. At night, the temperature drops to about + 15 ° C - + 17 ° C. The Black Sea is still warm and the water temperature is around + 21 ° C ... + 23 ° C. Since the school year begins, the price of tours is slightly reduced and a ticket for two can be purchased for 30,000-40,000 rubles, depending on the category of the hotel where you will be staying, the cost of the flight and insurance.

Weather in October. The average monthly air temperature in the northern regions of the country usually ranges from + 12 ° C to + 14 ° C, and at night it drops to + 7 ° C. The water temperature is about + 17 ° C. And in the south, it can still be warm all month long, and the temperature will keep at around + 20 ° C.

The water in the Black Sea is already cold and therefore tourists are starting to purchase inexpensive excursion tours. The price of the tours is quite reasonable and therefore a ticket for two can be purchased for about 28,000-38,000 rubles and more, depending on the class of the hotel, the cost of the flight and insurance.

Weather in November. This is a month with variable weather and therefore cold winters with sleet can quickly replace clear and warm days. The average air temperature can be from + 9 ° C - + 11 ° C in the south of the country and not rise above + 5 ° C.

The water temperature in the cold Black Sea does not rise above + 10 ° C.

At this time, Bulgaria has a rest from tourists and therefore the price of tours is quite low. So, for example, an excursion ticket for two can be bought for 25,000-30,000 rubles.