Temperature on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Water and air temperature in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is one of the most popular European countries, where you can relax both in summer and winter. Everything is here the necessary conditions for a complete and active rest all family members.

Holidays in Bulgarian resorts

The most famous resorts in Bulgaria have long been very popular among tourists and travelers from different countries. And the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, is a center of culture, art and architecture. You can get to Bulgaria from Moscow by plane.

Today the most popular resorts in Bulgaria are Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Pomorie, Golden Sands, St. Constantine and Helena, Elenite, Sveti Vlas and Obzor.

Bulgaria in summer

Weather in June. They can still go at the beginning of the month light rain and a cool wind blows, but by mid-June the air temperature reaches +25°C .. +30°C during the day and at night it drops to +18°C. IN northern regions The temperature in the country during the day is about +7°C, and at night it drops to +2°C.

The water temperature in the Black Sea warms up to +23°C and higher, depending on the weather forecast.

It's time for a family beach and excursion holidays and therefore the price of tours varies from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles with accommodation in comfortable four or five star hotels best resorts Bulgaria.

Weather in July. The weather in Bulgarian resorts is simply wonderful and the average monthly temperature can vary from +25°C to +35°C. At night it drops to +22°C. In the north of the country, during the day the air temperature may not rise above +10°C and at night it drops to +4°C. The sea water temperature reaches an average of +24°C.

July is the height of the beach season and in Bulgaria there are a lot of children's health resorts with sandy beaches and convenient access to the water. The price of tours during this period can vary from 28,000 to 50,000 rubles and more, depending on the hotel category, flight cost and insurance. Thanks to the well-developed infrastructure, even in a three-star hotel you will receive the highest quality service.

Weather in August. This is the hottest month in Bulgaria and the average monthly air temperature can reach +35°C, and at night it drops to +20°C. In the north of the country and in mountainous areas, daytime temperatures may not rise above +12°C, and at night they drop to +5°C. The Black Sea is very warm and the water temperature is around +24°C-+25°C.

The price of tours at this time is quite high and if you purchase a ticket for two from a tour operator, you will have to pay about 35,000-50,000 rubles. But you can also stay in private apartments and it will be much cheaper.

Bulgaria in autumn

Weather in September. In the first month velvet season The air temperature is around +23°C - +25°C and the approach of autumn is beginning to be felt. At night the temperature drops to around +15°C - +17°C. The Black Sea is still warm and the water temperature is about +21°C... +23°C. Since it begins academic year, then the price of tours is slightly reduced and a trip for two can be purchased for 30,000-40,000 rubles, depending on the category of the hotel where you will stay, the cost of the flight and insurance.

Weather in October. Average monthly temperature The air temperature in the northern regions of the country is usually between +12°C and +14°C, and at night it drops to +7°C. Water temperature is about +17°C. And in the south it may still be warm all month, and the temperature will remain at +20°C.

The water in the Black Sea is already cold and therefore tourists are starting to purchase inexpensive excursion tours. The price of the tours is quite reasonable and therefore a trip for two can be purchased for approximately 28,000-38,000 rubles and more, depending on the class of the hotel, the cost of the flight and insurance.

Weather in November. This is a month with changeable weather and therefore clear and warm days can quickly change Cold winter with wet snow. The average air temperature can be from +9°C - +11°C in the south of the country and not rise above +5°C.

The water temperature in the cold Black Sea does not rise above +10°C.

At this time, Bulgaria is taking a break from tourists and therefore the price of tours is quite low. So, for example, an excursion package for two can be bought for 25,000-30,000 rubles.

Bulgaria is a resort country with an impressive list of opportunities for a memorable holiday. Its vast expanses offer popular hiking routes through natural beauty, historical and cultural attractions.

Not far from such places you can find the coast, which is decorated with beaches of golden soft sand. In Bulgaria, the monthly weather and water temperature delight tourists, especially in the summer season.

Climate of Bulgaria by region

It’s not for nothing that Bulgaria is considered a resort country. Its climate perfect for active recreation at any time of the year. Winters here are quite warm, and summers are characterized by high temperatures.

But you need to keep in mind that depending on the region, climatic conditions this direction will change.

The most popular holiday destination in Bulgaria is the Black Sea coast. This part of the country occupies a very impressive territory, and its feature is a pronounced Mediterranean climate.

Best time for relaxing on the beaches - summer months– the period when the air temperature reaches +23-28°C, and the water temperature – +25°C. It is worth noting that the weather near the coast is simply excellent for tourists with children, and the lack of rain allows you to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air.

On the flat expanses it is observed temperate continental climate, and each season in the central part is pronounced. In winter, the air temperature drops to -10°C, and in summer time lingers at +23°C. This weather is ideal for leisurely walks through historical sights and travel outside the cities.

In the mountains all year round holds on cool weather . The climate of this region is characterized by low temperatures - in summer the thermometer reaches +18°C, and in winter -20°C. Such parameters create excellent conditions for recreational walks in the summer and ski tourism in the cold season.

What is the weather like by month?

Thanks to excellent temperatures and a mild climate, tourists strive to get to its resorts and ancient cities.

This country has excellent weather regardless of the season, which makes the trip even more interesting and attractive.

in winter

IN winter time Tourists are eager to get to the ski resorts of Bulgaria. In this part of the country the weather is optimal for active tourism. The season opens in December and continues until April. While there is cold and rain on the coast, the most pleasant weather conditions are in the mountains.

It is worth noting that throughout winter season on the coast of the country it is completely not a resort weather. The air temperature in resorts such as Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Varna or Burgas is +5-7 °C, and the water temperature is +5°C. Such temperatures are not suitable for visiting the beaches.

in spring

Bulgaria in spring time transforms– already at the beginning of the season, it becomes noticeably warmer throughout the country, and the amount of precipitation is rapidly decreasing. While the snow remains on the mountain slopes and the skiing season continues, greenery begins to bloom profusely in the rest of Bulgaria.

Spring is the ideal time to visit the country's attractions. Read about what to see in Bulgaria.

In summer

The weather in the summer season is ideal for trips to the Bulgarian coast, but also no less beautiful for hiking routes in the mountains and ancient cities.

The country is getting warm, but not very hot yet - the air temperature on the coast is +25°C, in the cities - +23°C, and in the mountains - +19°C. It is worth noting that Sofia and Plovdiv have quite a a lot of precipitation compared to other cities.

Tourists are pleased with the weather in Bulgarian resorts, especially in Nessebar, St. Vlas and Golden Sands. Many people are opening this month swimming season, temperature for beach holiday beautiful. During the day, the air temperature on the coast reaches +27°C, and the sea +24°C. It’s also warm at night – +17°C.
Starts in July peak season– the number of clear and windless days reaches its highest level. On the coast, the air temperature rises to +29°C during the day, +19°C at night, and the sea pleases with indicators of +25°C. This month the sea is warmest. In the rest of the country average temperature air during the day – +23°C, at night – +17°C.
August is celebrated as one of the most dry months a year. No more than 32 mm of precipitation falls on the coast. At the same time, the temperature is the same as in July, and in the southern part of the country it becomes really hot.

The only disadvantage of a holiday in August is such an unpleasant feature as the abundance of algae blooms in the sea.

Although the sea blooms in different periods summer months, most often this phenomenon is observed precisely in. This phenomenon directly depends on water temperature, as soon as it exceeds +26°C, this process begins, and where the depth is shallower.

in autumn

With the onset of autumn in Bulgaria begins the Velvet season.

When is the best time to go on vacation?

Each month in Bulgaria is different beautiful. In this country, you can ski on the slopes in winter, and the rest of the time you can get acquainted with culture, traditions and history, explore nature, attend events or taste cuisine.

High season

Since Bulgaria is considered a country where beach holiday, it’s better to fly there in summer period and up to . At this time, the weather on the coast is wonderful - quite warm, but not so hot, so acclimatization is easy. Thanks to these conditions, the country's resorts are considered one of the best for families with children.

In the summer season, the following resorts are suitable for a beach holiday:

sunny Beach;
Golden Sands(Kranevo);
Varna(Balchik);
Albena;
Sozopol.

Many of beach resorts Ideal for families with children, as they have a gentle descent into the water and rich infrastructure. For the convenience of tourists, there are buses from coastal resorts to famous and interesting cities. buses.

Rainy season

According to reviews from tourists, not best time to visit the Bulgarian coast - November and March. During these months the weather is very unstable, and the amount of entertainment available to tourists is minimal.

But the period from November to April is excellent for ski holiday. And in the summer months in the mountains of Bulgaria they are popular walking routes, which offer tourists amazing views.

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The climate of Bulgaria is generally continental. Winters in Bulgaria are cold and summers are warm or hot. Climatic conditions are slightly milder in the coastal Black Sea regions, and cooler in the hilly regions and mountains. The country is exposed to both cold air masses from Northern Europe or Russia, as well as warm air masses from the Mediterranean and North Africa. In the south, the Rhodope Mountains, separating Bulgaria from Greece, can block southerly flows - but, however, the strongest heat waves can bypass them.

Bulgaria has two large flat regions, between which lies the Stara Planina mountain range, stretching from west to east. In the first such region - the Danube Plain - located north of the mountains, separated from Romania by the Danube River, and where the cities of Ruse and Pleven are located, the average temperature is around -1°C in January, and 22°C in July. In the second region - the Upper Thracian Lowland - located south of the mountains, and where the cities of Plovdiv and Stara Zagora are located, climatic conditions are slightly warmer, and the average air temperature is 1°C in January and 23°C in July. The Upper Afrakian lowland is less susceptible to cold waves because the Stara Planina mountains partially block north winds. The most cold temperature air temperature recorded in the Danube Plain over the past 20 years is approximately -25°C, and in the Upper Afrakian Lowland - about -15°C.

In the east of Bulgaria, in a region not very wide coastal strip, conditions are milder thanks to the Black Sea. In this region, where the cities of Varna and Burgas are located, winters are cold, but not very cold, with average air temperatures a few degrees above zero (however, cold waves caused by cold winds from Siberia are also possible here); Summer here is warm, or even hot, but regulated by the breeze. In the south-eastern part of Bulgaria, south of Burgas, and closer to the Turkish border, the climate becomes even milder.

In the southwest of the country, in the valley of the Struma River, closer to the border with Greece, the climate of Bulgaria is somewhat milder than in the lowland regions: in the city of Sandanski there is a relatively cold winter, with possible frosts (the average air temperature in January is about 2.5°C ), and hot summers (average air temperature in July is about 24°C).

The capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, is located in a place (in a valley, at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level), which increases the cold in winter, and in some cases summer heat Same. The city is located south of the western part of the Stara Planina mountains - in this part the mountains are not very high, so they do not protect the city much from cold air masses. In addition, due to its altitude, the weather conditions in this city are often colder than in all other cities in Bulgaria. The average air temperature here in January is -1.5°C. However, in the summer, Sofia is cooler than in the lowland regions, again due to the altitude: the average air temperature in July here is 20°C, although sometimes it can be very hot, and temperatures can reach 35-37°C, with June to August, but at night it is almost always cool and pleasant.

In the mountainous regions of Bulgaria the climate and conditions are cool and the air temperature is similar to that in the alpine regions.

Rains in Bulgaria

The rains in Bulgaria are not very heavy, because the territory of the country is protected from westerly winds temperate zone, and most of the rain falls over the Adriatic Sea. Annual precipitation is approximately 500-600 millimeters in lowland regions, and even less - up to 500 mm. - in the coastal northeastern regions (city of Varna), which are therefore quite dry; In mountainous regions there is slightly more precipitation.

In winter, in the lowlands, precipitation does not fall in large quantities, but often, and mainly in the form of snow. The rainiest months in Bulgaria are May and June, due to thunderstorms that may occur during the daytime; in coastal regions they occur less frequently, but very often and with big amount precipitation they occur in mountainous regions. As a rule, there is little rain in August and September, and even October can be a dry month, at least in the plains and in Sofia.

Winter in Bulgaria

Winter in the country is cold in all regions. Often cold air remains in the plains, along with clouds and light snowfall, but these periods can be interrupted by warm winds from the south, which can raise air temperatures to 15°C or higher, and, more often, they can be interrupted by a flow of cold air masses from Russia, bringing with them strong winds followed by severe frosts.

Spring in Bulgaria

Spring in the country is not very rainy, but it is characterized by large temperature changes, especially in March and April, due to the collision of air masses, so the first warm days alternate with cold ones, during which there may be light snowfalls. Typically, from mid-April-May, weather conditions in lowland regions become mild and warm. May also marks the beginning of the season for daytime thunderstorms.

Summer in Bulgaria

Summer in the country is warm, even hot, especially in the interior lowland regions: in the lowlands there is intense heat, especially at a certain distance from the sea. Average Maximum temperature The air temperature is usually around 30-32°C, but days with temperatures of 40°C are not that uncommon.

Autumn in Bulgaria

Autumn in the country begins with a pleasant period with a small amount rains. Typically, a relatively sharp turn occurs in October, when cold temperatures begin to circulate. air masses. However, the rains in the country are not as heavy as at the same time in the Mediterranean, which is explained by the fact that Bulgaria is not directly exposed to western or southern sea currents.

Climate of Bulgaria in different cities of the country

The table below shows the average minimum and maximum air temperatures in different cities and places in Bulgaria throughout the year.

Plovdiv (south of the country, Upper Afrakian Lowland)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Min °C	-2	0	2	7	12	16	17	17	13	8	2	0
Max °C	4	6	11	17	22	27	29	28	25	18	10	6
Varna (Black Sea coast)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Min °C	-1	0	2	7	12	16	18	18	14	10	6	2
Max °C	6	7	10	15	20	25	27	27	24	18	13	8
Varna (water temperature)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
	7	7	7	10	15	20	23	24	22	18	13	10
Sofia (capital; altitude - above 500 meters above sea level)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Min °C	-5	-3	0	5	10	12	14	14	11	6	2	-3
Max °C	2	4	9	15	20	24	26	26	23	17	10	4

The weather by month is presented in the temperature table and in tourist reviews; in June at Golden Sands 24°C, Burgas 25°C.

Bulgaria is a resort country, which is visited by large crowds of tourists year after year. Most of the territories of Bulgaria are characterized by a temperate continental climate. The climate of Bulgaria is definitely clearly divided into four main seasons, summer, autumn, winter and spring. The Black Sea coast is considered a resort destination in Bulgaria, and the Mediterranean climate dominates on the coast. It is worth noting that winter in Bulgaria is quite warm and comfortable, so in the coldest month of the year – January, the average daytime temperature ranges from -2 to +2°C, while in mountainous areas the daytime temperature in the winter months can drop to -10-15°C. Most warm month in the year - July, in this month the average air temperature is +18+25°C, in the south of the country the thermometer rarely exceeds +30°C, but if it is hot weather, then the beaches are filled with vacationers.

In flat areas average annual rainfall stays at around 650 mm, while in mountainous areas the rainfall is much higher, ranging from 800 to 1000 mm of rainfall. The most a large number of precipitation falls in the months of May and June, and in winter month February falls minimal amount precipitation, or no precipitation at all, as meteorologists call February the driest month of the year. Bulgaria is characterized by a climate that is most suitable and comfortable for recreation, which makes this country attractive to tourists.

Weather in Bulgaria in July: Golden Sands 27°C, Burgas 27°C. Bulgaria cannot boast of a long tourist season . The first tourists arrive in May, but the swimming season opens closer to mid-June, when the sea warms up to an acceptable temperature. If there is stable sunny weather beach season

sometimes extended until the end of September, but there are many cases where the season was completely “winded up” by the middle of the first autumn month. As can be seen from the graph below, the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria is mostly calendar year

not suitable for swimming. At the same time, it heats up very quickly, but also cools quickly in the fall.

Features of the heating of the Black Sea Unfortunately, The Bulgarian coast is not suitable for those who want to swim for the May holidays.

The water in the Black Sea does not have time to warm up by this time. At the beginning of the month, its temperature will not be higher than +15⁰. In southern resorts, closer to the beginning of June, it can warm up to +20. swimming season With the arrival of summer, a full-fledged sea water steadily stays above +20⁰, and by the end reaches +23⁰. However, on the northern coast at the beginning of the month, unpleasant surprises are still possible due to cold currents. For example, after a storm, the sea can cool from 22 degrees to 16 overnight, and swimming is out of the question.

To the first numbers July The sea is already quite warm along the entire coast. Warm nights do not allow it to cool down, and even early in the morning swimming is quite comfortable. During this period, there are no big differences between the water temperature at the resorts of the northern and southern coasts. By mid-July it warms up to +25 degrees, and maybe even higher - in the south values of +27⁰ are not uncommon.

Until the middle August the water does not cool down, remaining at a high level - about +25⁰. At the end of summer, the heat begins to subside, daylight hours shorten, thunderstorms and precipitation are possible, so the sea begins to cool. By the end of August in all Bulgarian Black Sea coast approximately the same temperature - about +23⁰, the monthly average is also +23⁰.

At the beginning of September, autumn only timidly reminds itself of itself with cold snaps at night. The sea is still warm, and the water temperature (~23⁰) remains until the middle of the month. It should be taken into account that in the southern resorts (Burgas, Sozopol) the water is a couple of degrees warmer. But by the third ten days of September the weather usually deteriorates. At the end of September there are usually several beautiful sunny days that serve as a closing gift swimming season. For most of the month you can still swim, but a lot depends on weather conditions, which in the second half of the month is almost impossible to predict in advance.

First week October gives you the last chance to swim in the warm waves. Having absorbed a huge amount of solar energy, the sea cools down reluctantly, and at the beginning of the month on the southern coast it can be quite comfortable for swimming, as the indicator reaches +22⁰. Most likely, at the same time, the water off the coast of Varna will be colder, perhaps even around +18⁰. From mid-October, the nights become very cold and the sea temperature rapidly drops to +15⁰. Its average monthly value in October is only +15⁰. The beaches are completely empty and the season is considered completely closed.

From November to April the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is relaxing, so tourists prefer to relax on ski resorts in Bansko. The exception is tourists who come to the coast to visit treatment centers.