Varna climate
Varna (Bulgaria) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C57 °F, and about 537 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Varna climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 642 | 235 | 439 | 532.1 | 7 |
| Feb | 644 | 236 | 440 | 381.5 | 5 |
| Mar | 949 | 440 | 744 | 411.6 | 1 |
| Apr | 1355 | 846 | 1050 | 301.2 | 0 |
| May | 1965 | 1456 | 1661 | 431.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1966 | 2170 | 502.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 2680 | 2271 | 2475 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 2780 | 2272 | 2476 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2373 | 1865 | 2169 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1763 | 1356 | 1560 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1254 | 948 | 1151 | 431.7 | 0 |
| Dec | 846 | 439 | 642 | 542.1 | 4 |
| Year | 2780 | 235 | 1457 | 53721 | 17 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85% | 72% | 1.5 | 9:19 |
| Feb | 84% | 71% | 2.3 | 10:27 |
| Mar | 81% | 67% | 3.3 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 79% | 60% | 4.8 | 13:21 |
| May | 77% | 58% | 5.9 | 14:39 |
| Jun | 71% | 50% | 6.5 | 15:22 |
| Jul | 67% | 38% | 6.6 | 15:05 |
| Aug | 67% | 34% | 5.9 | 13:56 |
| Sep | 70% | 49% | 4.3 | 12:26 |
| Oct | 77% | 59% | 2.8 | 10:56 |
| Nov | 82% | 68% | 1.7 | 9:38 |
| Dec | 84% | 70% | 1.3 | 8:00 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Varna is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C80 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C42 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.7 °C37.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 537 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 29% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (60 mm2.4 in), the driest is August (30 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% in August to 85% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in May to 17 km/h (11 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 9.0 hours in December to 15.4 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 12 cm.
Best time to visit Varna
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C65 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 30 mm1.2 in to 51 mm2.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C42 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Varna
- Winter (December–February) — highs 642 to 8 °C46 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C39 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 949 to 19 °C65 °F, lows 440 to 14 °C56 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2475 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 1966 to 22 °C72 °F, about 42 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1254 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 948 to 18 °C65 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Varna compares
The nearest larger place is Bucharest, about 198 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Varna is on average 1.4 °C2.5 °F warmer. It receives 13% less precipitation (537 mm21 in vs 615 mm24 in). The difference is largest in December (5.5 °C9.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 6 places in Bulgaria. By annual mean temperature, Varna is the 3rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 6th wettest. See all of them on the Bulgaria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Yevpatoriya (Ukraine, Cfa), Constanţa (Romania, Cfa) and Sevastopol (Ukraine, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Burgas 87 km · 14 °C57 °F · 586 mm23 in
- Climate in Constanţa 122 km · 13 °C56 °F · 508 mm20 in
- Climate in Ruse 173 km · 13 °C55 °F · 607 mm24 in
- Climate in Bucharest 198 km · 12 °C54 °F · 615 mm24 in
- Climate in Edirne 204 km · 15 °C58 °F · 614 mm24 in
- Climate in Stara Zagora 205 km · 13 °C56 °F · 659 mm26 in
- Climate in Brăila 228 km · 12 °C54 °F · 509 mm20 in
- Climate in Çorlu 229 km · 14 °C58 °F · 600 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Varna?
August is the warmest month in Varna. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Varna?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 6 °C (42 °F) and its average low is 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Varna?
October is the wettest month with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Varna?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.