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Warm and sunny on June 10, with isolated summer showers
On June 10, the weather in the country will be mostly sunny and warm, with high temperatures and isolated afternoon storms in the mountains and certain areas.
Summer instability on July 9: heat, clouds, and local storms
On July 9, the weather remains typically July-like – warm, with increased humidity, local showers, and variable conditions for swimming along the Black Sea coast.
Summer instability on July 8: hot weather and localized storms
On July 8, we expect typical July weather – heat, high humidity, and localized thunderstorms, with riskier swimming conditions in some places along the Black Sea coast.
July 7: hot and mostly sunny, with brief afternoon showers in Western Bulgaria
On July 7, the country will be hot, with temperatures of 27–32° and an unstable atmosphere. In Burgas, it will be around 29°, the sea – around 24°, and swimming – under a yellow flag.
July 6: warm, with clouds and short rains, the sea near Burgas remains pleasant for swimming
On July 6 in Bulgaria it will be warm and unstable – sunshine, cumulus clouds and localized short rain showers. In Burgas, about 28°C is expected, sea water around 24°C, and swimming is under a yellow flag.
Warm but unstable June 4–5: sun, thunderstorms, and relatively cool sea
On Saturday and Sunday, June 4–5, Bulgaria will be warm with plenty of sun before noon and short afternoon storms, mainly in Western Bulgaria and the mountains. In Burgas, it will be around 24–25°, the seawater around 20–21°C, and swimming – under a yellow flag.
Sunny June 3rd with afternoon showers, the sea near Burgas remains relatively cool
On June 3, the weather in Bulgaria will be mostly sunny, with cumulus-rain clouds and brief showers in the afternoon in Eastern Bulgaria, the mountains, and along the Black Sea coast. In Burgas it will be warm, sea water around 20°C, and swimming is under a yellow flag.
Record ocean temperatures in June intensify climate concerns
The world's oceans have reached their highest June temperature to date, with scientists warning of an even stronger effect from El Niño and global warming.
Cloudy and rainy on June 2, cooler along the coast and in Western Bulgaria
For June 2, the NIMH forecasts cumulonimbus clouds and frequent showers in many regions of the country. It will be cooler along the Black Sea coast, with precipitation and moderate wind, while sea water remains around 19–20 degrees.
Slight drop in heat today, rain and thunderstorms in many areas of the country
On July 1, daily temperatures will slightly decrease but remain summer-like – between 30° and 36°. Brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the western, central, and northeastern regions, while it will be mostly sunny along the Black Sea coast and in Southeastern Bulgaria.
July sun on July 1st: hot and almost no rain across Bulgaria
For July 1st, NIMH forecasts typical summer weather – sunny and hot, with daytime temperatures around 28–34°C, a slight chance of rain, and good conditions for swimming along the Black Sea coast with warm sea water.
Extreme heat in 2026: which countries are suffering the most and when to expect relief
The summer of 2026 brings record heatwaves to Europe and the world, against a backdrop of global warming exceeding 1.4°C and a "super El Niño". Scientists warn of severe health and social consequences and limited chances for quick relief.
Swiss glaciers reach the second-earliest "glacier loss day" in history
On June 29, Swiss glaciers reached their "glacier loss day" – the second earliest in history, meaning every subsequent drop of melting water is now reducing the Alpine ice mass amid extreme heatwaves in Europe.
Sunny June 30: heat along the Black Sea coast, typical summer across the country
On June 30, Bulgaria welcomes stable summer weather – sunny, hot, and with a low chance of precipitation, while the Black Sea coast expects pleasant conditions for beach and swimming with warm sea water and a moderate breeze.
July 2026: a hot summer for Bulgaria and Europe, but without extreme records
In July 2026, Bulgaria and a large part of Europe can expect typical summer temperatures of 30–38°C, local heatwaves, and slightly below-average rainfall, but for now, without extreme records like those seen in 2023–2025.