AI-generatedSozopol at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 730 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Sozopol
Sozopol has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Sozopol is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 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°
07:2118:29
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 07:03–07:59 · evening 17:51–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:52–07:03 · evening 18:46–18:57
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 Sozopol in October?
In October, Sozopol is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:21 – 18:29
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %60 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Sozopol
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.2 – 20.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sozopol ranges from 7.0 °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 September 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 24.5 and 26.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.1° | 6.9° | 9.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.0° | 6.0° | 8.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.5° | 6.5° | 8.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.2° | 8.6° | 11.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.8° | 14.6° | 16.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.4° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.6° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 24.5° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.9° | 21.9° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.8° | 17.2° | 20.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.7° | 13.4° | 16.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.9° | 9.3° | 12.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Sozopol
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 Sozopol, 46 % 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 Sozopol
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 Sozopol: 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, Sozopol has about 10 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sozopol
How breezy and how cloudy Sozopol 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 Sozopol typically peaks at 23 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: Aug – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Sozopol: 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 and humidity in Sozopol
How often the day gets hot in Sozopol (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, Sozopol 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 Sozopol
Snow is possible in Sozopol, 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 Sozopol.
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 Sozopol
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), 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 46 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 | 11 | 7° | 2° | 8.1° | 3.1 h | 10 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 3° | 7.0° | 4.1 h | 9 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 10° | 5° | 7.5° | 4.9 h | 10 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 14° | 8° | 10.2° | 6.7 h | 8 | 52 |
| MayMay | 34 | 19° | 13° | 15.8° | 8.6 h | 7 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 24° | 18° | 21.5° | 9.6 h | 6 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 26° | 21° | 24.6° | 10.6 h | 4 | 24 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 26° | 21° | 25.4° | 10.3 h | 4 | 29 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 22° | 17° | 22.9° | 7.7 h | 8 | 70 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 18° | 13° | 18.8° | 5.1 h | 10 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 14° | 9° | 14.7° | 3.4 h | 10 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 9° | 4° | 10.9° | 2.8 h | 12 | 95 |
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
42.42° N, 27.70° E · 20 m · Europe/Sofia
Best time to visit Sozopol
The best time to visit Sozopol 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 100 mm of precipitation.
Sozopol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sozopol in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–19 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Sozopol in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Sozopol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Sozopol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sozopol for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sozopol
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Sozopol: score 100 against 25. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 25 | 100better |
| Day high | 18° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 21° |
| Sea | 18.8° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 10.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 24 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 17 |
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
Sozopol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January7° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In January, Sozopol is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in January16February8° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In February, Sozopol is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in February18March10° · Sea 8° · 5 h
In March, Sozopol is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in March27April14° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In April, Sozopol is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 52 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in April34May19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In May, Sozopol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °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 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in May80June24° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Sozopol is warm: daytime highs average 24 °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 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in June100July26° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Sozopol is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in July100August26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Sozopol is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 4 days bring 29 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in August71September22° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Sozopol is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in September25October18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In October, Sozopol is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in October13November14° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In November, Sozopol is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
Sozopol in November9December9° · Sea 11° · 3 h
In December, Sozopol is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sozopol.
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Sozopol vs. Burgas
In October Burgas has the better holiday weather (score 30 vs. 25). During the day it is about as warm in Burgas as in Sozopol. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sozopol | Burgas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 25 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Oct |
Through the year
Bulgaria in October: the best places
In October, Sozopol ranks 7 of 7 destinations in this country.
- Burgas18°19°80
- 2Veliko Tarnovo18°78
- 3Sofia16°71
- 4Nessebar (Sunny Beach)18°19°29
- 5Varna17°18°29
- 6Golden Sands17°18°28
- 7SozopolThis page18°19°25
Planning a trip to Sozopol
Weather for your travel dates
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Sozopol 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.
Sozopol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 43
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 11 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
- 2,340 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 Sozopol
When is the best time to visit Sozopol?
The best time to visit Sozopol 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 Sozopol?
The sea temperature in Sozopol ranges from 7.0 °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 Sozopol in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Sozopol?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Sozopol?
The wettest month is October with 100 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sozopol get?
Sozopol gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Sozopol in?
Sozopol uses the time zone Europe/Sofia: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sozopol?
A nonstop flight from London to Sozopol takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sozopol?
Sozopol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 43, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 10.
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