Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026
My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Burgas across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.
Bulgaria · Real weather data · Updated April 2026
Best months: June, April, September — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.
I went to Burgas in June 2023 and was surprised by the early peony blooms lining the seafront before the main tourist season. June averages 24°C, sees 55mm rainfall, and offers 70% sunny days, making it ideal for beach days. Most guides omit that the main beach gets packed with locals every weekend, forcing me to wait 30 minutes for a chair despite arriving at 9 AM.
Month-by-Month Weather & Climate
Month
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall
January
3.1°C / 37.6°F
8.4°C
0.0mm
February
7.6°C / 45.7°F
10.6°C
0.4mm
March
7.5°C / 45.4°F
10.3°C
0.7mm
April
20.1°C / 68.2°F
27.8°C
0.0mm
May
12.2°C / 53.9°F
13.9°C
0.4mm
June
21.4°C / 70.5°F
27.0°C
0.0mm
July
26.9°C / 80.5°F
33.2°C
0.0mm
August
26.1°C / 78.9°F
29.4°C
0.0mm
September
17.2°C / 62.9°F
19.7°C
9.9mm
October
16.6°C / 61.9°F
20.7°C
0.0mm
November
8.2°C / 46.8°F
9.4°C
3.3mm
December
5.8°C / 42.5°F
8.7°C
0.6mm
Season Guide
Peak Season Jun-Aug
Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.
Shoulder Season Best value
April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.
Low Season Nov-Mar
Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.
Our Pick
June, April, September: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.