On July 30, the weather in Bulgaria will remain typically summer-like, but with more pronounced afternoon instability in the interior of the country. According to NIMH data, there will be more sunny hours in Western and Central Bulgaria, but cumulus clouds will develop in the afternoon, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Along the Black Sea coast, the day will be calmer and suitable for the beach.
Burgas and the region
In Burgas and the region, July 30 will be sunny and warm. The expected air temperature will be around 29°-31°, and the probability of precipitation remains low, with a higher chance of brief rain only in the afternoon in the inland parts of the region. The sea breeze will provide slight relief during the hottest hours.
The seawater temperature near Burgas will be around 25°-26°C, and the wind will be light to moderate, with a more noticeable increase in the afternoon. The sea swell will remain around 2 degrees. The preliminary safety assessment for swimming is green flag.
Sofia and the region
In Sofia and the surrounding area, the day will be mostly sunny, but cumulus clouds will increase in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures will be around 27°-29°, while morning values will be significantly more comfortable. Brief rain is possible in isolated areas, but it will be quite localized.
The wind will be light to moderate, mainly from the west-northwest. There is no seawater, so no swimming flag applies, but the day will be suitable for city walks and lighter activities.
Eastern Bulgaria
In Eastern Bulgaria, sunny weather will prevail, with temperatures between 28° and 32°. The probability of rain is low, but in the afternoon, brief showers cannot be ruled out in the inland regions and the mountainous parts of the eastern half of the country.
The wind will be light to moderate, more often from the north-northeast. Along the coast, seawater will remain around 24°-25°C, and the swell - 1-2 degrees. For swimming, the rating is green flag.
Western Bulgaria
In Western Bulgaria, afternoon instability will be more noticeable. The morning will start mostly sunny, but around and after noon, cumulus-rain clouds will develop, bringing brief showers and thunderstorms in places. Temperatures will reach around 27°-31°.
The wind will be light to moderate, temporarily stronger in some areas from the northwest. There is no seawater, and for mountainous and open areas, it is advisable to monitor local weather warnings for stormy weather.
In the mountains
In mountainous regions, the day will start sunny, but cloud cover will increase in the afternoon. There will be brief showers in isolated places, and in more dynamic areas, thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. Temperatures will be lower and more suitable for hiking during the early hours.
The wind will be moderate, and temporarily stronger in high parts from the west-northwest. There is no seawater, so a swimming flag does not apply.
Black Sea coast
Along the Black Sea coast, relatively calm and pleasant summer weather will persist. Maximum temperatures will be around 25°-28°C, and cloud cover will be more frequently significant, with possible brief showers mainly in the afternoon. Before noon, the wind will be light to moderate westerly, and in the afternoon, it will shift from the east-southeast.
The seawater temperature will be around 24°-26°C, and the sea swell - 1-2 degrees. This means very good conditions for beach and swimming, so the rating is green flag.
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