Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) · January
Low 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
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
January is the coldest winter month in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) — with highs of only 7°C, it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in June, July, August, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 7°C during the day and drop to 0°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 4 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (116 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 8°C, the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in January
- Winterjacke
- Thermokleidung und warme Lagen
- Mütze, Schal und Handschuhe
- Warme, wasserfeste Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Bulgaria (Sunny Beach)?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) (Score: 34/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in January?
- In January, Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) sees daily highs of 7°C. Nights cool to 0°C, with a daily average of 3°C.
- How much rain falls in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in January?
- In January, Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) receives an average of 116 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) get in January?
- Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) averages 4 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in January?
- Water temperature in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in January averages 8°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.