Weather in Burgas on September 13: Rain arrives with autumnal melancholy

Sunday with clouds and rain: Autumn is starting to take hold

Hello, dear readers! After two days of foggy but relatively warm weather, the sky over our coastline is changing its face today. Sunday, 13 September, will bring us a cooler and wetter day, which is typical for the transition to autumn. If you were planning long hikes under direct sunlight, today you will have to rethink your plans, as cloudiness will dominate, and sunshine hours will be zero out of the available 12.6 hours of light.

Today is marked by short showers. Although the rainfall will be in an amount of about 8.2 mm, the probability of rain is categorical – 100%. The wind will blow from the northwest at a speed of 14.5 km/h, but we will observe gusts reaching up to 29.9 km/h, which may make the sensation of cold a bit sharper along the coastal promenade.

Will it rain all day?

It is not necessary to carry heavy raincoats for the whole day, but protection is mandatory. In the morning (08:00) you will feel the moisture with a temperature of 16.7°C and 75% humidity. By midday (14:00) the weather will be around 17.7°C with light rain (70% probability), and in the evening (20:00) the cloudiness will break and the rain will stop, leaving a temperature of 18.3°C and 75% humidity.

Is it possible to go to the beach or for a walk?

For sea lovers, the water remains relatively warm – around 25.4°C, which is pleasant for swimming. The sea is calm, with a maximum wave height of only 0.26 m. However, due to the rain and wind, the beach today is not the most suitable place for long-term relaxation. The air is extremely clean with an AQI of 29, which makes the air fresh and pleasant to breathe, albeit humid.

How is it for driving?

Be careful on the road! The combination of showers and the northwest wind can make the roads more slippery, especially on open sections around Burgas and towards Atanasovsko Lake. Visibility will not be limited by fog, as in recent days, but cloudiness will reduce the natural light.

Nature in motion: Birds over Via Pontica

Today's meteorological pattern also has significance for nature. The Burgas lakes – Atanasovsko and Vaya – are key points along Via Pontica, the main migration route for birds. With the onset of lower temperatures and cloudy weather, many species of waterfowl and predators use exactly these conditions for transition. Despite the rain, birdwatchers can see groups of migrating terns or gulls moving across the lakes, seeking more protected places.

And in years past

If we look back at the history of our measurements on this date, we will notice that today is cooler than the average for these years. In 1996, on 13 September, it was warmest (28.2°C), while in 2006 it was coldest (22.9°C). The average maximum temperature for 13 September over the last two decades is 26.4°C, which emphasizes that today's 22.2°C is a sign of an earlier onset of autumn processes.

Practical tips for Sunday

For today's walks, we recommend layered clothing – a lightweight, waterproof jacket will be your most useful companion. If you are planning outdoor sports, it is better to choose fitness or indoor activities, as humidity and rain will hinder comfort. Driving requires more attention and maintaining distance.

Tomorrow we expect broken clouds and drier weather with temperatures up to 23.7°C. Expect the detailed forecast tomorrow to plan the perfect autumn walk!