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Varna in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Varna in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Varna in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 3 rainy days in the month and around 32 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Varna;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
32 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Varna has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Varna in January

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

The temperature in January is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +50°F.

Is Varna warm or cold in January?

Varna is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +32°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Varna, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Varna in January

Varna weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+41°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+9°F+1°F+5°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+66°F+68°F
Rainfall
39 mm32 mm29 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%80%78%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
998
Cloudy days
171716
Rainy days
433
Snowy days
121

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 39 mm to 32 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 January, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Varna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 18 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Varna wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Varna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Varna.

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

How was the weather last January in Varna?

This is the weather in Varna in January 2023:
1 January
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+58°F
2 January
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+51°F
3 January
☀️
+58°F
4 January
☀️
+59°F
5 January
☀️
+63°F
6 January
☀️
+65°F
7 January
🌧️
+46°F
8 January
🌧️
+47°F
9 January
🌫️
+51°F
10 January
🌧️
+49°F
11 January
☁️
+36°F
12 January
☀️
+31°F
13 January
☀️
+33°F
14 January
☀️
+45°F
15 January
☀️
+48°F
16 January
☀️
+42°F
17 January
☀️
+49°F
18 January
☀️
+42°F
19 January
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+40°F
20 January
☀️
+52°F
21 January
☀️
+43°F
22 January
☀️
+37°F
23 January
☀️
+36°F
24 January
☀️
+31°F
25 January
☀️
+34°F
26 January
☀️
+37°F
27 January
☀️
+45°F
28 January
☀️
+54°F
29 January
☀️
+46°F
30 January
☀️
+42°F
31 January
☀️
+50°F
In January 2023 Varna had 26 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2017 (+36°F) and the highest in 2007 (+55°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 135 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Varna in January:

Is January a good time to visit Varna?

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

Can you sunbathe in Varna in January?

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

Is Varna rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Varna in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Varna in January, 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, 2022.

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.