AI-generatedBalchik at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 600 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 191 m
Climate in Balchik
Balchik has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Balchik is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Balchik
The best time to visit Balchik is from July to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 70 mm of precipitation.
Balchik through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Balchik in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–21 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Balchik in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Balchik in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Balchik in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:2018:26
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:02–07:58 · evening 17:47–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:02 · evening 18:44–18:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Balchik compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 16°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Sea | 20° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Balchik in October?
In October, Balchik is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:20 – 18:26
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %19 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Balchik
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Balchik: score 97 against 28. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 18° |
| Sea | 18.3° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 42 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 9 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Balchik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January6° · Sea 7° · 3.2 h
In January, Balchik is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in January20February8° · Sea 6° · 4.1 h
In February, Balchik is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in February19March11° · Sea 7° · 4.7 h
In March, Balchik is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in March24April16° · Sea 10° · 6.6 h
In April, Balchik is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in April40May21° · Sea 16° · 8.0 h
In May, Balchik is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in May81June26° · Sea 21° · 9.0 h
In June, Balchik is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in June94July29° · Sea 24° · 10.0 h
In July, Balchik is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in July97August29° · Sea 25° · 9.9 h
In August, Balchik is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in August84September24° · Sea 23° · 7.7 h
In September, Balchik is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in September28October19° · Sea 18° · 5.1 h
In October, Balchik is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in October18November13° · Sea 14° · 3.5 h
In November, Balchik is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in November15December7° · Sea 10° · 3.0 h
In December, Balchik is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balchik.
Balchik in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Balchik
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 6° | −2° | 7.4° | 3.2 h | 7 | 47 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 8° | −1° | 6.4° | 4.1 h | 7 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 11° | 2° | 7.0° | 4.7 h | 9 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 16° | 6° | 9.9° | 6.6 h | 10 | 47 |
| MayMay | 40 | 21° | 12° | 15.9° | 8.0 h | 12 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 26° | 16° | 21.3° | 9.0 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 29° | 18° | 24.4° | 10.0 h | 8 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 29° | 18° | 25.2° | 9.9 h | 6 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 24° | 14° | 22.6° | 7.7 h | 6 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 19° | 9° | 18.3° | 5.1 h | 7 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 13° | 5° | 14.2° | 3.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 7° | 0° | 10.2° | 3.0 h | 8 | 46 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Balchik
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.6 – 20.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Balchik ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.1 and 26.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.4° | 6.3° | 8.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.4° | 5.4° | 7.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.0° | 6.1° | 8.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.9° | 8.6° | 10.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.9° | 14.8° | 17.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.3° | 20.1° | 22.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.4° | 23.1° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.2° | 24.1° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.6° | 21.4° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.3° | 16.6° | 20.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.2° | 13.0° | 15.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.2° | 8.9° | 11.4° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Balchik
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Balchik, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Balchik: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Balchik has about 7 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Balchik
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Balchik
How breezy and how cloudy Balchik is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Balchik typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Balchik: variable cloud, with about 5.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Balchik
How often the day gets hot in Balchik (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Balchik has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Balchik
Snow is possible in Balchik, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Balchik.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Balchik
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Balchik in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Balchik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Bulgaria
- Currency
- Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +359
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Balchik vs Golden Sands
In October the holiday weather in Balchik and Golden Sands is about equally good (score 28 vs 30). During the day it is about as warm in Golden Sands as in Balchik. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Balchik | Golden Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Balchik
When is the best time to visit Balchik?
The best time to visit Balchik is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Balchik?
The sea temperature in Balchik ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Balchik in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Balchik?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Balchik?
The wettest month is June with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Balchik get?
Balchik gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Balchik in?
Balchik is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Balchik?
A nonstop flight from London to Balchik takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Balchik?
Balchik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 48, summer holidays 96, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 16.