AI-generatedGolden Sands at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 556 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Golden Sands
Golden Sands 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 6 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Golden Sands 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
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:2018:27
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 07:02–07:59 · evening 17:48–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:02 · evening 18:44–18:56
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 Golden Sands in October?
In October, Golden Sands is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °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 56 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:20 – 18:27
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %19 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Golden Sands
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 Golden Sands 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.
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 24.1 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 hours in Golden Sands
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 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Golden Sands, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Golden Sands
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 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 Golden Sands: 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, Golden Sands has about 7 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Golden Sands
How breezy and how cloudy Golden Sands 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 Golden Sands typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Golden Sands: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Golden Sands
How often the day gets hot in Golden Sands (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, Golden Sands has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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 Golden Sands
Snow is possible in Golden Sands, 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 Golden Sands.
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 Golden Sands
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 (21°). 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 December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 36 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 | 15 | 6° | 1° | 7.4° | 3.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 7° | 1° | 6.4° | 4.2 h | 7 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 10° | 4° | 7.0° | 5.0 h | 9 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 15° | 8° | 9.9° | 6.8 h | 8 | 41 |
| MayMay | 35 | 20° | 13° | 15.9° | 8.4 h | 10 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 25° | 18° | 21.3° | 9.3 h | 9 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 28° | 20° | 24.4° | 10.3 h | 7 | 40 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 28° | 21° | 25.2° | 10.3 h | 5 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 23° | 17° | 22.6° | 7.9 h | 6 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 17° | 12° | 18.3° | 5.3 h | 7 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 13° | 8° | 14.2° | 3.5 h | 7 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 8° | 3° | 10.2° | 3.0 h | 8 | 49 |
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
43.28° N, 28.04° E · 24 m · Europe/Sofia
Best time to visit Golden Sands
The best time to visit Golden Sands is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is October with 56 mm of precipitation.
Golden Sands through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Golden Sands in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–20 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Golden Sands in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Golden Sands in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Golden Sands in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Golden Sands for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Golden Sands
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 Golden Sands: score 98 against 28. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 28 | 98better |
| Day high | 17° | 28° |
| Night low | 12° | 21° |
| Sea | 18.3° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 36 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 12 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Golden Sands month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January6° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In January, Golden Sands is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °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 49 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in January20February7° · Sea 6° · 4 h
In February, Golden Sands is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 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 Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in February20March10° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In March, Golden Sands is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in March27April15° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In April, Golden Sands is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °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 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in April35May20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In May, Golden Sands is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in May82June25° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In June, Golden Sands is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in June96July28° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In July, Golden Sands is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in July98August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Golden Sands is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in August76September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Golden Sands is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in September28October17° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In October, Golden Sands is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °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 56 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in October17November13° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In November, Golden Sands is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
Golden Sands in November14December8° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In December, Golden Sands is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °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 49 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Sands.
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Golden Sands vs. Varna
In October the holiday weather in Golden Sands and Varna is about equally good (score 28 vs. 29). During the day it is about as warm in Varna as in Golden Sands. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Golden Sands | Varna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 28 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Golden Sands
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Golden Sands 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.
Golden Sands has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
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.
Frequently asked questions about Golden Sands
When is the best time to visit Golden Sands?
The best time to visit Golden Sands is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Golden Sands?
The sea temperature in Golden Sands 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 Golden Sands 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 Golden Sands?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Golden Sands?
The wettest month is October with 56 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Golden Sands get?
Golden Sands gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Golden Sands in?
Golden Sands uses the time zone Europe/Sofia: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Golden Sands?
A nonstop flight from London to Golden Sands takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Golden Sands?
Golden Sands has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 15.
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