last edited Dec 11, 2019
Climate and Weather in Bulgaria
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Climate Overview
Due to the Rhodope Mountains, which shield it from the Mediterranean climate experienced by neighboring Greece, Bulgaria has a continental climate. This is quite similar to France’s climate, both in the plains and in the mountains, with pleasant, hot, and dry summers, and cold, snowy winters at higher altitudes.
Best Time to Visit Bulgaria
Whether for the interior or the coast, which benefits from a relatively pleasant marine coolness in summer, the best time to visit Bulgaria is from May to late September, or even early October along the seaside.
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
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| Coastal Climate | / |
: very favorable | : favorable | : moderately favorable | : unfavorable.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
The Black Sea is most pleasant and suitable for swimming between June and September.
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 |