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Varna in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Varna in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Varna, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Varna in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Varna in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +50°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 40 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Varna has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Varna in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Varna for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +55°F.

Is Varna warm or cold in March?

Varna is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Varna:

Water temperature in Varna in March

Water in Varna in March is Cold. It varies from +42°F to +50°F, with an average of +46°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +50°F.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Varna are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +76°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +45°F.

Can you swim in Varna in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Varna in March, the water is very cold (+46°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Varna in March

Varna weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+50°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+5°F+9°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+79°F+86°F
Rainfall
28 mm40 mm48 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+45°F+46°F+50°F
Humidity
78%76%75%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
778
Cloudy days
11108
Rainy days
71214
Snowy days
420

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 28 mm to 40 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Varna in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Varna is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Varna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Varna wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Varna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Varna?

This is the weather in Varna in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+43°F
2 March
☁️
+44°F
3 March
🌧️
+45°F
4 March
☁️
+51°F
5 March
☁️
+53°F
6 March
☁️
+53°F
7 March
☀️
+59°F
8 March
☀️
+64°F
9 March
☁️
+63°F
10 March
☁️
+62°F
11 March
☁️
+61°F
12 March
☀️
+49°F
13 March
☀️
+49°F
14 March
☀️
+52°F
15 March
☁️
+51°F
16 March
🌧️
+47°F
17 March
☁️
+49°F
18 March
🌧️
+46°F
19 March
☁️
+51°F
20 March
☁️
+53°F
21 March
☁️
+50°F
22 March
🌧️
+47°F
23 March
☁️
+53°F
24 March
☀️
+59°F
25 March
☁️
+54°F
26 March
☀️
+61°F
27 March
☀️
+60°F
28 March
🌧️
+49°F
29 March
🌧️
+43°F
30 March
☀️
+50°F
31 March
☀️
+55°F
In March 2023 Varna had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Varna climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Varna in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+57°F) and the highest in 2020 (+67°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 324 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 785 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Varna in March:

Is March a good time to visit Varna?

It’s always a good time to visit Varna, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Varna in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Varna in March?

Swimming in Varna in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Varna rainy in March?

Varna is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Varna in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Varna in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Bulgaria

Check out the weather for other cities in Bulgaria.

Monthly weather in Varna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Varna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.