Nessebar (Sunny Beach) at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 584 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Nessebar (Sunny Beach)
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in October?
In October, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:21 – 18:29
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Sofia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %24 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
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
Sea temperature in Nessebar (Sunny Beach)
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 Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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.
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 Nessebar (Sunny Beach)
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 5.5 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Nessebar (Sunny Beach), 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Nessebar (Sunny Beach): 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, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) has about 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 20 | 7° | 1° | 8.0° | 4.4 h | 8 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 8° | 2° | 6.9° | 5.1 h | 7 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 11° | 4° | 7.4° | 6.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 15° | 8° | 10.2° | 7.5 h | 8 | 45 |
| MayMay | 39 | 20° | 13° | 15.8° | 8.8 h | 9 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 25° | 18° | 21.5° | 9.9 h | 8 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 28° | 21° | 24.6° | 10.9 h | 6 | 34 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 28° | 21° | 25.4° | 10.3 h | 5 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 23° | 17° | 22.9° | 7.6 h | 7 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 18° | 12° | 18.7° | 5.5 h | 7 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 14° | 8° | 14.7° | 4.4 h | 7 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 9° | 3° | 10.8° | 3.9 h | 9 | 62 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
42.66° N, 27.74° E · 17 m · Europe/Sofia
Best time to visit Nessebar (Sunny Beach)
The best time to visit Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is from June to August. 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 October. The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nessebar (Sunny Beach) for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January7° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In January, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in January22February8° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In February, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in February23March11° · Sea 7° · 6 h
In March, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in March29April15° · Sea 10° · 8 h
In April, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in April39May20° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In May, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in May85June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in June98July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in July99August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 30 mm in total. On about 5 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 Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in August78September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in September30October18° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In October, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in October20November14° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In November, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in November16December9° · Sea 11° · 4 h
In December, Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nessebar (Sunny Beach).
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in DecemberPlanning a trip to Nessebar (Sunny Beach)
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 20 min
- Distance
- 2,330 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Nessebar (Sunny Beach)
When is the best time to visit Nessebar (Sunny Beach)?
The best time to visit Nessebar (Sunny Beach) is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nessebar (Sunny Beach)?
The sea temperature in Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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 Nessebar (Sunny Beach) 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 Nessebar (Sunny Beach)?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Nessebar (Sunny Beach)?
The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nessebar (Sunny Beach) get?
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Nessebar (Sunny Beach) in?
Nessebar (Sunny Beach) uses the time zone Europe/Sofia: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nessebar (Sunny Beach)?
A nonstop flight from London to Nessebar (Sunny Beach) takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,330 km.
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