Best Time to Visit Burgas, Burgas, Bulgaria
Burgas is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Burgas for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May and July–September and January–March; the wetter half falls in April and June and October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.6°C / 36.7°F in January to 23°C / 73.4°F in July, with rainfall from 31 mm / 1.2 in (August) to 61 mm / 2.4 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Burgas, Burgas, Bulgaria's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Burgas's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 15.9°C60.6°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.6°C69.1°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23°C73.4°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.7°C72.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.1°C66.4°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Burgas?
The best time to visit Burgas for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 23°C / 73.4°F, and the driest is August with about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Burgas's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Burgas?
The rainy season at Burgas, Burgas runs through April and June and October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 45 mm / 1.8 in. The wettest single month is November (61 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the driest month in Burgas?
The driest month in Burgas is August, averaging about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Burgas?
The least comfortable months for travel to Burgas — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 61 mm / 2.4 in in November, and the coldest month averages 2.6°C / 36.7°F.
Is Burgas climate different from Bulgaria overall?
Yes, usually. Our Burgas figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Bulgaria figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Burgas specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.