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When is the best time to visit Varna?
In general the best time to visit Varna is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in August and it has 16 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Varna in different months
This is the average weather in Varna for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 16 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +66°F to +81°F.
May, June, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during June.
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 58 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 48 mm in April.
Climate in Varna
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Varna for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +66°F | +68°F | +79°F | +86°F | +88°F | +91°F | +95°F | +99°F | +97°F | +88°F | +82°F | +68°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +43°F | +45°F | +50°F | +57°F | +68°F | +75°F | +81°F | +81°F | +73°F | +64°F | +54°F | +45°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +1°F | +5°F | +9°F | +30°F | +39°F | +48°F | +54°F | +54°F | +39°F | +32°F | +19°F | +9°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +49°F | +47°F | +50°F | +55°F | +68°F | +76°F | +82°F | +81°F | +77°F | +70°F | +60°F | +55°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 70 | 73 | 78 | 81 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 32 | 28 | 40 | 48 | 50 | 59 | 45 | 34 | 44 | 48 | 48 | 40 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 15 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Varna during the whole year:
The hottest month in Varna is August with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +32°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Varna during the whole year:
Varna achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +76°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +45°F in average.
When can you swim in Varna?
You can swim in Varna from June to September:
- In June - September the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Varna looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Varna is December with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Varna during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 34 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 10 rainy days and 59 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Varna during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 5 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Varna:
What is the hottest month in Varna?
The hottest month in Varna is August with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Varna?
The coldest month in Varna is January with minimum temperatures of +32°F.
Is Varna worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Varna could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Varna?
if you're looking to visit Varna when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 28 mm of rain.
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.