Best time to visit Sunny Beach
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1–8 | 5 | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 70% | 18 | 134 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 2–11 | 8 | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 65% | 18 | 153 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 3–12 | 9 | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 62% | 17 | 181 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 7–17 | 14 | 11 | 109 | 9.9 | 59% | 17 | 219 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 11–21 | 19 | 11 | 98 | 8.9 | 60% | 16 | 273 | 6 | Moderate | 8 |
| Jun | 17–26 | 26 | 12 | 106 | 8.8 | 60% | 14 | 288 | 7 | Moderate | 8 |
| Jul | 19–29 | 30 | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 49% | 16 | 321 | 8 | Peak | 8 |
| Aug | 20–29 | 30 | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 51% | 16 | 293 | 7 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 16–25 | 24 | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 53% | 17 | 246 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Oct | 11–20 | 19 | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 59% | 15 | 201 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 6–14 | 12 | 9 | 93 | 10.3 | 68% | 18 | 139 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Dec | 4–10 | 8 | 10 | 142 | 14.2 | 77% | 17 | 105 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Sunny Beach by Month
UV index in Sunny Beach peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
10/1016–25°C · 5 rain days (47h) · 246 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
9/1011–20°C (feels 19°C) · 5 rain days (52h) · 201 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
8/1011–21°C (feels 19°C) · 11 rain days (98h) · 273 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/101–8°C (feels 5°C) · 7 rain days (100h) · 134 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/102–11°C (feels 8°C) · 7 rain days (74h) · 153 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/103–12°C (feels 9°C) · 8 rain days (103h) · 181 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
8/107–17°C (feels 14°C) · 11 rain days (109h) · 219 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1017–26°C · 12 rain days (106h) · 288 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
8/1019–29°C · 6 rain days (37h) · 321 sun hours · 49% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
8/1020–29°C · 6 rain days (48h) · 293 sun hours · 51% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
7/106–14°C (feels 12°C) · 9 rain days (93h) · 139 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/104–10°C (feels 8°C) · 10 rain days (142h) · 105 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Sunny Beach
When is the best time to visit Sunny Beach?
September is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–25°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, October, May.
What is the worst time to visit Sunny Beach?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 4–10°C (10 rainy days).
Is Sunny Beach too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Sunny Beach?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in March and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Sunny Beach have good weather but fewer tourists?
September (climate 10/10, crowd index 16) and October (climate 9/10, crowd index 1) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Sunny Beach by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Sunny Beach in July?
July is the peak UV month in Sunny Beach, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Sunny Beach on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Sunny Beach bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 4 months: January, February, March, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.