Varna weather by month: temperatures, rain and sunshine

Varna has a mild, sunny seaside climate: summers are warm and bright, with average highs around 29 °C in July and August, and winters are cool and damp rather than freezing, with January highs around 7 °C. The city gets about 2,345 hours of sunshine and 516 mm of rain a year, and the sea is warm enough for most swimmers from June to September. Source: Wikipedia (NOAA 1991–2020).

What is the weather like in Varna each month?

Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rain (mm)	Rain days	Sunshine (h)	Sea (°C)
January	6.6	−0.5	45	6	99	8.0
February	8.1	0.3	33	5	119	7.3
March	11.2	3.1	32	6	154	7.7
April	15.5	7.2	38	6	204	9.7
May	21.2	12.3	38	7	259	15.8
June	26.1	16.7	52	6	278	21.5
July	28.9	18.9	48	5	318	24.5
August	29.4	19.2	29	3	318	24.8
September	24.8	15.2	49	5	236	22.7
October	19.0	10.5	56	6	163	17.8
November	13.2	5.9	49	6	105	13.2
December	8.2	1.3	47	6	92	9.9

Sources: air temperatures, rain, rain days (days with at least 1 mm) and sunshine are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA) published in Wikipedia’s Varna article; sea temperatures are long-term averages from Weather Atlas, quoted in the same article. These are averages, not a forecast.

What is the best month to visit Varna?

June and September are the sweet spot: average highs of 24.8–26.1 °C (1991–2020 normals) and fewer crowds than in July and August. For a season-by-season decision, see when to visit Varna on Varna Guide.

When does it rain most in Varna?

Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year: no month averages more than seven rainy days. October is the wettest month, with about 56 mm, followed by June with 52 mm; August is the driest. On a wet day, try our rainy-day ideas for Varna.

The seasons, slowly

• Spring (March–May): fresh and green, the Sea Garden in bloom; the sea is still too cold for most swimmers.
• Summer (June–August): long, bright days, a warm sea and busy beaches. Plan outdoor activity for mornings and evenings.
• Autumn (September–November): the locals’ favourite. September is still beach weather; October brings golden light and more rain.
• Winter (December–February): short, grey, often windy days with occasional snow. Cafés, museums and long coastal walks take over; our December and January weather guide covers what to pack and what’s on.

What should I pack for Varna?

Season	Essentials
Summer	Light clothes, hat, sunscreen, swimwear
Spring and autumn	Layers, a windproof jacket, comfortable shoes
Winter	Warm coat, waterproof shoes, scarf for the sea wind

Tips

• The seafront is windier and cooler than the city streets.
• Check a forecast for the day – Black Sea weather can change quickly.
• For swimming, see our month-by-month sea temperature guide.