Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Sunny Beach, Bulgaria in January
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sunny Beach, Bulgaria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January5°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January50mm average rain
January sits near Sunny Beach's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January2.7 hours average sun
January is one of Sunny Beach's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January8°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January25 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
