Climate Burgas

The climate year of Burgas

The city of Burgas on the Black Sea is a popular tourist destination in southeastern Europe, especially in the summer. It is located beyond the Balkan Mountains on the Maritsa Plain and is climatically different from the rest of Bulgaria. The area is characterized by a predominantly Mediterranean climate. However, shielded from the mountain range, maritime influences ensure warm summers and temperate winter months. In winter and spring it rains particularly much. The main season is the summer months from May to September, when the temperature is consistently above 20 degrees. With an extensive coastline of over 350 km, Burgas offers beautiful bays and sandy beaches, especially for seaside vacationers in the summer. The geographical location attracts visitors from all over Europe and Asia: In addition to several nature reserves and the surrounding lakes, the Black Sea area is characterized by historical buildings and cultural features. The four large lakes include Lake Mandra as well as the somewhat smaller Lake Burgas, where numerous bird species have settled.

General information about Burgas

A summer vacation in Burgas promises a variety of cultural and scenic experiences in addition to warm temperatures. During the main tourist season from May to October, the hotels and clubs of the fourth largest city in the country open. The Bulgarian metropolis with about 200,000 inhabitants is of historical importance: many ancient and medieval buildings can be found here, including Europe's only preserved island monastery Sveta Anastasia off the coast of the city. Also worth seeing is the Cathedral of the Holy Brothers Kril and Methodius in the center of Burgas. In addition to numerous sandy beaches and warm mineral spas for relaxation, Burgas also attracts surfers and festival-goers in the summer. In the evening, a walk along the bay of Burgas is recommended. On the wide promenade, a summer theater and the observation deck invite visitors to linger. The landscape around Burgas is characterized by lake landscapes, which are among the most important nature reserves in the country. Furthermore, the Poda National Park with a variety of rare animal and plant species is located here.

Tourism Burgas

The climate in Burgas is predominantly northern Mediterranean and maritime due to the climatic influences of the Black Sea. The main tourist season is in summer from May to September. Typical for Burgas are warm summers, a mild autumn and relatively cool winter days. Until the main season in summer, it rains frequently and a lot in spring, and temperatures are still well below 20 degrees. It is not until May that the first vacationers come to the coastal city for beach vacations. Towards the end of May, the sea has a pleasant water temperature of over 20 degrees. During the summer, the temperatures are consistently above 20 degrees, the warmest month is July. From the middle of July to the end of August is high season with partly very high temperatures up to 30 degrees. Towards the end of mass tourism from September onwards, autumn is recommended as the ideal month for travel, along with spring. With a lot of sun and still warm temperatures bathing is still possible, from October the guest facilities at the Black Sea close. In winter from November to March it is relatively cool with temperatures and 10 degrees. In general, Burgas has a high precipitation rate throughout the year, especially much rain in November.