Climate · Europe
Varna climate, year-round
Bulgaria · Continental (Black Sea) · Updated May 2026
Best months
May · Jun · Jul · Sep · Oct
Best for: Black-Sea coastal nomads who want milder winters than Sofia and warm summers.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
3°C
80%
2mm
Feb
4°C
78%
2mm
Mar
7°C
75%
2mm
Apr
12°C
70%
2mm
May
17°C
70%
2mm
Jun
22°C
67%
2mm
Jul
24°C
62%
1mm
Aug
24°C
62%
1mm
Sep
20°C
70%
2mm
Oct
15°C
75%
2mm
Nov
9°C
80%
2mm
Dec
5°C
82%
2mm
Summer peak
24°C
July · 62% humidity
Winter low
3°C
January · 80% humidity
Climate type
Continental (Black Sea)
Moderate summers, Humid winters
Field notes
Coastal Black Sea position keeps Varna meaningfully milder than inland Sofia — winters average 3–7°C rather than sub-zero. Summers are warm-dry (peak 24°C average) with sea-breeze moderation. Spring is late but extended. Off-season is genuinely quiet.
Visa for nomads
Low nomad-friendlyPathway
Schengen 90/180
Program
—
Typical max stay
3 months
Schengen 90/180 since 2024 — no DNV.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Varna: ~$1,270/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.