Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonBulgaria · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 8° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 25° | 20° | 14° | 10° |
MINMIN | 0° | 2° | 4° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 2° |
☀️Sunshine | 4h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 4h UV 3 | 4h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 8° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 18° | 23° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d116mm | 4d107mm | 4d102mm | 5d73mm | 5d119mm | 4d88mm | 3d80mm | 2d31mm | 4d84mm | 4d127mm | 5d82mm | 5d132mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 30°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 25°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 31 mm of rain over 2 days. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Events & Festivals
- Sunny Beach Folklore Festivalvariabel (Anfang August, ~6 Tage)
Internationales Folklore-Festival in Nessebar und Sunny Beach mit Volkstanzgruppen und Musikensembles aus über 20 Ländern. Abendveranstaltungen an der Strandpromenade verbinden bulgarische Tradition mit Folkloregruppen aus ganz Europa.
Packing list for Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Dünne Strickjacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Bulgaria (Sunny Beach)?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) (Climate Score: 91/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in August?
- In August, Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in August?
- In August, Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) receives an average of 31 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) get in August?
- Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in August?
- Water temperature in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in August averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
