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Climate in Varna

Varna, Bulgaria has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 12.5°C and the city receives roughly 600 mm of precipitation across 65 rainy days a year, with around 2036 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -2.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
75/100

Climate overview

Varna, Bulgaria has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 12.5°C and the city receives roughly 600 mm of precipitation across 65 rainy days a year, with around 2036 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -2.2°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Varna is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average12.5°C
  • Warmest monthJul (27.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-2.2°C)
  • Comfort score75/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Varna receives about 600 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 65 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Varna sees an estimated 2036 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Varna monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan8.8°C-2.2°C31 mm3144 h
Feb10°C-1°C31 mm3151 h
Mar13.4°C2.4°C39 mm4162 h
Apr18°C7°C49 mm5177 h
May22.6°C11.6°C65 mm7178 h
Jun25.9°C14.9°C75 mm8181 h
Jul27.2°C16.2°C72 mm8186 h
Aug25.9°C14.9°C67 mm7194 h
Sep22.6°C11.6°C52 mm6190 h
Oct18°C7°C44 mm5177 h
Nov13.4°C2.4°C41 mm5153 h
Dec10°C-1°C34 mm4143 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Varna are Sep, May, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    10°C / -1°C

    96 mm rain

  • Spring

    18°C / 7°C

    153 mm rain

  • Summer

    26°C / 15°C

    214 mm rain

  • Autumn

    18°C / 7°C

    137 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Varna has a climate comfort score of 75/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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