AI-generatedBurgas at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 587 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 36 m
Climate in Burgas
Burgas has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Burgas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:2218:30
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 07:04–08:00 · evening 17:52–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:04 · evening 18:47–18:58
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.
What is the weather like in Burgas in October?
In October, Burgas is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:22 – 18:30
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 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+3Europe/Sofia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %77 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Burgas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.1 – 20.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Burgas ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October 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 24.4 and 26.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.0° | 6.8° | 9.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.9° | 6.0° | 8.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.4° | 6.5° | 8.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.2° | 8.6° | 11.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.8° | 14.6° | 16.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.3° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.5° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.9° | 21.8° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.7° | 17.1° | 20.5° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.7° | 13.3° | 16.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.8° | 9.2° | 12.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Burgas
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 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Burgas, 45 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Burgas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · 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 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Burgas: 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, Burgas has about 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Burgas
How breezy and how cloudy Burgas 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 Burgas typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Dec – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Burgas: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 and humidity in Burgas
How often the day gets hot in Burgas (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, Burgas has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 in Burgas
Snow is possible in Burgas, 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 Burgas.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Burgas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 44 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 22 | 7° | 1° | 8.0° | 3.1 h | 8 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 9° | 1° | 6.9° | 4.1 h | 7 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 12° | 4° | 7.4° | 4.9 h | 9 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 16° | 8° | 10.2° | 6.6 h | 8 | 47 |
| MayMay | 87 | 21° | 13° | 15.8° | 8.4 h | 9 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 25° | 18° | 21.5° | 9.4 h | 8 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 28° | 20° | 24.6° | 10.3 h | 6 | 34 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 28° | 20° | 25.4° | 10.1 h | 5 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 24° | 16° | 22.9° | 7.6 h | 6 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 18° | 12° | 18.7° | 5.0 h | 7 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 14° | 7° | 14.7° | 3.4 h | 7 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 9° | 3° | 10.8° | 2.9 h | 9 | 63 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
42.51° N, 27.47° E · 36 m · Europe/Sofia
Best time to visit Burgas
The best time to visit Burgas is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, 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 December with 63 mm of precipitation.
Burgas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Burgas in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–21 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Burgas in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Burgas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Burgas in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Burgas for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Burgas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Burgas: score 91 against 80. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in June. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 80 | 91better |
| Day high | 18° | 25° |
| Night low | 12° | 18° |
| Sea | 18.7° | 21.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 49 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 9 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Burgas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January7° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In January, Burgas is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in January29February9° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In February, Burgas is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in February43March12° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In March, Burgas is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in March71April16° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In April, Burgas is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in April87May21° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In May, Burgas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in May91June25° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In June, Burgas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in June89July28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Burgas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in July91August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Burgas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in August91September24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Burgas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in September80October18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In October, Burgas is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in October52November14° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In November, Burgas is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Burgas.
Burgas in November22December9° · Sea 11° · 3 h
In December, Burgas is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Burgas.
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Burgas vs. Sozopol
In October Burgas has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs. 74). During the day it is about as warm in Sozopol as in Burgas. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Burgas | Sozopol |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 80 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Bulgaria in October: the best places
In October, Burgas ranks 1 of 7 destinations in this country.
- BurgasThis page18°19°80
- 2Veliko Tarnovo18°78
- 3Sofia16°71
- 4Nessebar (Sunny Beach)18°19°29
- 5Varna17°18°29
- 6Golden Sands17°18°28
- 7Sozopol18°19°25
Planning a trip to Burgas
Weather for your travel dates
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Burgas 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.
Burgas has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 20 min
- Distance
- 2,320 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.
Frequently asked questions about Burgas
When is the best time to visit Burgas?
The best time to visit Burgas is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Burgas?
The sea temperature in Burgas ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Burgas in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Burgas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Burgas?
The wettest month is December with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Burgas get?
Burgas gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Burgas in?
Burgas uses the time zone Europe/Sofia: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Burgas?
A nonstop flight from London to Burgas takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Burgas?
Burgas has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 22.
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