What is the temperature of water and air in Burgas in summer? When does the swimming season start? When is the best time to go to Burgas on vacation?These questions worry many tourists who decide to go on vacation to Bulgaria.
Climate features of Burgas
The weather in Burgas is characterized by the influence of both Mediterranean and continental climates. In summer, the weather in the city is close in its characteristics to the warm Mediterranean subtropical climate. But in winter the influence of the colder continental climate is felt here. Bulgaria is not protected from northern winds by mountains, therefore, being on the same line as Georgia, winter here is much colder than in Transcaucasia.
Weather in Burgas in winter
On average, in winter in Burgas the air temperature remains above zero degrees. On winter days the air here warms up to +5 +8 degrees, and at night the temperature drops to zero. At the same time, there can be both short-term strong cold snaps down to -5 -10 degrees, and warming up to +10 +15. It all depends on where the wind blows from the north or south. There are few snowy days a year, no more than 10. Although it does not happen year after year. For example, in the winter of 2017, not only Burgas and almost all of Bulgaria were covered with snow for quite a long time, but even Istanbul, which lies further south, and the northern regions of Greece. But this was an anomaly. Usually there is no snow here. Discomfort can also be caused by a strong cold wind, which often blows from the sea in January – February.
Southern part of Burgas beach. Early July. There are still few people due to bad weather.
Weather in Burgas in spring
March and April in Burgas are quite rainy and cool months. The air temperature at this time is +12 +15 degrees Celsius, it often rains (up to 12-15 days a month). But in May the weather improves. There is less rain, the air begins to warm up to +20 degrees Celsius. The sea is still cold, but you can already feel summer in the air.
Air and water temperature in Burgas in summer
Summer and early autumn are the height of the tourist season in Burgas. But in June the sea is still cool, only by the end of the month the water can warm up to +20 +21 degrees Celsius. But the air is already warm. Its average temperature is +20 +25 degrees. The height of the tourist season begins in July and lasts until mid-September. The water temperature gradually reaches +24 +26 degrees. And the air warms up to an average of +27. In coastal areas, intense heat is not felt here – the cool sea wind has a positive effect, which reduces the intense heat.
Nessebar beach in season.
Air and water temperature in Burgas in September.
September is considered the velvet season in Bulgaria. The water temperature at this time is around +22 +23 degrees Celsius, air temperature +24 +25. At the same time, there are much fewer tourists, and hotels are starting to gradually reduce prices. It starts to get colder in Burgas only in October. September is more summer than autumn here.
Autumn in Burgas
Real autumn comes to Burgas in October. At this time, the days are still warm (+15 +18 degrees), but at night it can already get colder to +10. The number of rainy days in October and November increases significantly (up to 11-12 days per month). Severe cooling comes to Bulgaria in late November – early December, when the air during the day begins to drop to +10 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the sea water also drops rapidly and a cold wind begins to blow from the sea. The comfortable weather is ending.
