Where is the sea coldest in Bulgaria in December?

Sunny Beach in Bulgaria has the coldest sea in Bulgaria in December, averaging about 11.0 °C. Golden Sands (11.0 °C) and Sozopol are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Bulgaria are warm enough to swim in December?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Bulgaria reach 22 °C in December, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these December sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical December rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Bulgaria in December

Where the sea is coolest across Bulgaria during December, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Sunny Beach (Bulgarian Coast, Bulgaria) is the coolest at around 11°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Sunny Beach
Bulgarian Coast · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
2
Golden Sands
Bulgarian Coast · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
3
Sozopol
Bulgarian Coast · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
4
Albena
Bulgarian Coast · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
5
Pomorie Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
6
Dyuni Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
7
Arkutino Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
8
Primorsko South
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
9
Kiten Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
10
Lozenets Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
11
Tsarevo Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
12
Sinemorets Veleka
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
13
Ahtopol Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
14
Burgas Central Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
15
Chernomorets Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
16
Ravda Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
17
Sveti Vlas Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
18
Elenite Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
19
Obzor Beach
Burgas · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
20
Byala Beach
Varna · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
21
Shkorpilovtsi Beach
Varna · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
22
Kamchia Beach
Varna · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
23
Riviera Beach
Varna · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
24
Sunny Day Beach
Varna · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average
25
Kranevo Beach
Dobrich · Bulgaria · Black Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
11°C
December average

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Bulgaria in December — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Bulgaria in December?: Sunny Beach in Bulgaria has the coldest sea in Bulgaria in December, averaging about 11.0 °C. Golden Sands (11.0 °C) and Sozopol are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Bulgaria are warm enough to swim in December?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Bulgaria reach 22 °C in December, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these December sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical December rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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