City in Varna Province, Bulgaria
Varna weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Varna
Late May, June and September are warm with calm seas. Jul–Aug is hot and crowded; winter is cool, windy and quiet.
Varna weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°53 mm
- Feb6°38 mm
- Mar9°41 mm
- Apr13°30 mm
- May18°43 mm
- Jun24°50 mm
- Jul26°46 mm
- Aug27°30 mm
- Sep23°50 mm
- Oct17°60 mm
- Nov12°43 mm
- Dec8°54 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C42°F | 2°C35°F | 53 mm | 85% | Cold |
| February | 6°C44°F | 2°C36°F | 38 mm | 84% | Cold |
| March | 9°C49°F | 4°C40°F | 41 mm | 81% | Cold |
| April | 13°C55°F | 8°C46°F | 30 mm | 79% | Cool |
| May | 18°C65°F | 14°C56°F | 43 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C75°F | 19°C66°F | 50 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C80°F | 22°C71°F | 46 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C80°F | 22°C72°F | 30 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C73°F | 18°C65°F | 50 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| October | 17°C63°F | 13°C56°F | 60 mm | 77% | Cool |
| November | 12°C54°F | 9°C48°F | 43 mm | 82% | Cool |
| December | 8°C46°F | 4°C39°F | 54 mm | 84% | Cold |
Best months across Bulgaria
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Plovdiv | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
| Bansko | Jan–Mar, Jun–Sep | Aug (27°C) |
| Varna | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (27°C) |
| Sunny Beach | Jun–Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Nessebar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Golden Sands | Jun–Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Veliko Tarnovo | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (31°C) |
| Sozopol | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Burgas | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Borovets | Jan–Mar | Aug (27°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Varna?
May–Jun, Sep. Late May, June and September are warm with calm seas. Jul–Aug is hot and crowded; winter is cool, windy and quiet.
When is the rainy season in Varna?
Rain peaks in October with about 60 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Varna?
August, with average highs of 27°C (80°F).
How cold does Varna get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 2°C (35°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.