Climate Insights for Varna
Odessos, Bulgaria
Climate Overview
The climate in Varna is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 523 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. Varna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Varna is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 20.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Varna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Varna vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Varna vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Varna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 523 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18 mm. That's 39 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Varna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.5 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Varna is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Varna is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Varna is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Varna is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Varna based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Varna based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.