Best Time to Visit Golden Sands Bulgaria (Climate Chart and Table)

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On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Golden Sands Bulgaria. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Varna. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.

Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Golden Sands Bulgaria for your holiday.

Climate Overview

-1 °C to 27 °C

5 °C to 23 °C

1.22 – 1.97 in (4 – 8 Days of Rain)

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Geographical location

Table of Contents

1. Geographical location

2. Climate on the golden beach

3. Best Time to Travel for Golden Sands Bulgaria: Overview

4. When to go to the Gold Beach?

5. Climate Chart Golden Sands Bulgaria

5.1 Climate Chart Varna

6. Climate Table Golden Sands Bulgaria

6.1 Climate Table Varna

7. Highlights and Attractions

8. Popular Activities

8.1 More Attractions

9. Current Weather and Forecast

10. Bulgaria: Regions

11. Experiences of our Visitors

12. Share your Experience and Win

10 miles northeast of the Bulgarian city of Varna lies the popular golden beach on the Black Sea, known in the local language as Slatni pjasazi (Golden Sands). The beach is 3.3 miles long and sometimes up to 100 metres wide.

The village of the same name has become known as a tourist stronghold. Young people in particular are attracted to the Goldstrand every year due to good nightclubs and inexpensive party facilities. Well-known stars and musicians, who usually perform in Mallorca or Ibiza, have meanwhile become regular guests in Bulgaria. Since 2004 you can find the biggest party mile of Bulgaria at the Goldstrand.

But also the hotels offer an excellent price-performance ratio. Slatni pjasazi is located north of the also popular beach. The neighbouring city of Varna has an airport which is served by many airlines. The resort of Albena is also only a few kilometres away.

Climate on the golden beach

In summer there are climatic parallels to the Mediterranean Sea. With pleasant temperatures of up to 27 °C, very little precipitation falls on the golden beach. During this time the water temperature rises up to 23 °C. Even at night it remains pleasantly warm with up to 17 °C. Already in May, summer temperatures of up to 22 °C can be found on the golden beach.

At a water temperature of 15 °C, however, bathing at this time is only recommended for hardboiled people. The highest temperatures occur in the summer months of July and August. Outside the high season – in the months October to February – the values fall to below 10 °C, at night it can even come to minus degrees. Also the precipitation increases and it can come to isolated rainy days.

Beach Vacation in February

Ko Samui

28 °C

30 °C

1.3 in

Maldives

27 °C

30 °C

1.97 in

Punta Cana

26 °C

28 °C

2.13 in

Jamaica

26 °C

28 °C

2.52 in

Curaçao

25 °C

29 °C

1.1 in

Oman

25 °C

28 °C

0.63 in

Dubai

21 °C

25 °C

1.42 in

Diani Beach

29 °C

33 °C

0.51 in

Zanzibar

29 °C

32 °C

2.2 in

Best Time to Visit Golden Sands Bulgaria: Overview

JanuaryJan Winter most hotels and bars closedHotels closed	FebruaryFeb Winter most hotels and bars closedHotels closed	MarchMar Winter most hotels and bars closedHotels closed	AprilApr Pre-SeasonPre-Season most hotels and bars closedmany hotels closed	MayMay Start of SeasonStart of Season first hotels and clubs openingfirst hotels opening	JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate at Golden Sands
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate at Golden Sands	AugustAug Best time to traveltime Main SeasonMain Season at Golden Sands	SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate at Golden Sands	OctoberOct End of Season many hotels closingmany hotels closing	NovemberNov Winter most hotels and bars closedHotels closed	DecemberDec Winter most hotels and bars closedHotels closed

When to go to the Gold Beach?

Basically the season starts around the middle of May and lures at this time with particularly favorable offers. However, the best time to visit the golden beach is between June and September, with July and August being the absolute high season. In these summer months the climate is very pleasantly warm and the beach is accordingly busy. Laue summer nights invite you to linger in the city or on the beach promenade.

In the high season there are a lot of events and parties that heat up holidaymakers from all over the world. Beverage prices are low, the mood is accordingly high. Winter and autumn are less suitable for a trip to the golden beach, as both the hotels and almost all discos and bars will close in September. The temperatures from the beginning of October are also unsuitable for swimming.

Climate Chart Golden Sands Bulgaria

Varna

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia

Climate Table Golden Sands Bulgaria

In the following, you will find the climate table for Golden Sands Bulgaria, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.

Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Varna (Golden Sands Bulgaria)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day Temperature	6°	6°	9°	15°	20°	25°	27°	27°	24°	18°	13°	8°
Night Temperature	-1°	-0°	3°	7°	12°	16°	18°	18°	14°	10°	5°	2°
Water Temperature	6°	5°	5°	9°	14°	19°	21°	23°	21°	17°	13°	9°
Precipitation (inch)	1.5	1.61	1.34	1.73	1.57	1.81	1.46	1.26	1.22	1.42	1.97	1.65
Rainy days	7	7	6	7	8	7	5	4	4	4	7	7
Hours of Sunshine	3	3	4	5	7	8	9	9	7	5	4	2

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Temperatures

The annual average temperature in Varna is 12.1 °C.

For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C

Warmest month: July (22 °C)
Coldest month: January (1.9 °C)

The maximum water temperature in Varna is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.

Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
June, July, August, September, and October

Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, and September

Precipitation

Overall annual precipitation: 18.54 inch on 73 rainy days

For comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in

There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).

Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, and December

Sunshine

As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.6 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Highlights and Attractions

A real highlight is the Aquapolis water park, especially on hot days the park offers good opportunities to cool down and have a lot of fun. One of the best bars on the golden beach is the legendary Mojito Beach Bar. It is ideal for delicious drinks in between or a spontaneous après sun party. If you want to enjoy one of the colourful parties in a great atmosphere afterwards, the Dauquiri Cocktail Bar is in really good hands.

The most famous clubs on Goldstrand are Arrogance and Bonkers. The focal point for German party holidaymakers is the Roxy Disco, where mainly German hit music and house is played. Women are free, men pay 3 to 4 leva. The Papaya and the trendy PR Club are among the more prestigious addresses on the golden beach. Here, too, the atmosphere is exuberant, but the ambience and audience a little”finer”.

More information about the best things to do: Bulgaria

Popular Activities

Varna: 3-Hour Black Sea Cruise With Lunch and Drinks

Tours

10 Reviews

from 129 $ »

Hop on a cruise over the Black Sea and enjoy the scenic views, the turquoise waters, and a delicious lunch with refreshing drinks, under the Bulgarian sun. Enjoy free time and swimming in the Black sea.

Varna: Guided VIP Tour

Tours

4 Reviews

from 63 $ »

Be taken to the heart of Bulgaria. With a stop every 10 minutes, you’ll be outside in the beautiful Bulgarian nature more often, where you’ll be introduced to Bulgaria’s daily life, traditions, and customs.

Nessebar: Guided City Tour

Tours

4 Reviews

from 51 $ »

Discover the history and culture of Nessebar on this guided tour. Admire historic houses and churches as you walk through the winding streets.

More attractions

Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting | Varna: Exciting Outdoor-Escape-Game, Mystery and tour | Varna Private Half-Day Walking Tour | Varna: Die verschwundenen Märchen, Family Game and Tour | Varna: Self-Guided Retro Museum Tour | From Varna: One-way Private Transfer to Bucharest | From Bucharest: One-Way Private Transfer to Varna |

Current Weather and Forecast

Current Weather in Varna

overcast clouds, -1 °C

Clouds: 100 % Wind: 3 mph NW
Air Pressure: 1033 hPa Humidity: 88 %

Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:44 pm

The next days …

8th Feb 2023	9th Feb 2023	10th Feb 2023	11th Feb 2023	12th Feb 2023	13th Feb 2023
-4 °C to -0 °C	-5 °C to 1 °C	-5 °C to 2 °C	-3 °C to 4 °C	0 °C to 6 °C	1 °C to 7 °C
-4 °C to -0 °C	-5 °C to 1 °C	-5 °C to 2 °C	-3 °C to 4 °C	0 °C to 6 °C	1 °C to 7 °C
Clouds: 70 %	Clouds: 22 %	Clouds: 0 %	Clouds: 54 %	Clouds: 93 %	Clouds: 11 %
No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation

Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)

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Bulgaria: Regions

Golden Sands Bulgaria is part of the holiday destination Bulgaria. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:

Bulgaria | Sunny Beach Bulgaria |

Best Time to Travel for the Regions

Varna: June, July, and August

Hottest Month

July: 27 °C
Day Temperature in Varna

Coldest Month

January: -1 °C
Night Temperature in Varna

Rainiest Month

November: 1.97 in
Rain in Varna

Driest Month

September: 1.22 in
Rain in Varna

Maximum Water Temperature

August: 23 °C
Water Temperature in Varna

Sunniest Month

July: 9.1 hours/day
Sunshine in Varna

Activities and Attractions

Varna: Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide

Culture & history

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Varna: 5-Hour Museum and Monastery Tour

Tours

from 161 $ »

Distances to Golden Sands Bulgaria

	London	New York	Los Angeles
Varna	1420 mi	4880 mi	6690 mi

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Golden Sands Bulgaria: Experiences of our Visitors

There are 7 reviews for Golden Sands Bulgaria holiday already. Average rating is 4.7 of 5 stars.

Anja, 55 years old was there in May

Sunny and partly windy otherwise good mood and also the rooms and food excellent

Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Waldemar, 65 years old was there in August

1 day of rain every remaining 8 days it was very good.
August 2017, August/September 2018 again (Grifid Vistamar)

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Arno, 51 years old was there in September

September 12 – 19, 2017
A dreamlike bathing holiday in beautiful sunshine.

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Sabine, 51 years old was there in September

Wonderful sun/bathing weather and cocktail time to relax. June 18 already booked.

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Beatrix, 50 years old was there in September

I was there twice in the second week of September. The weather was great every time. The sea was great with 23° water temperature.

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Elke, 52 years old was there in July

1 day thunderstorm all other days warm and sunny. July is the best month for travelling

Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Angelika, 57 years old was there in September

I had nice warm weather 28-30 degrees sunshine.only about noon there were a few deco clouds.

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent

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