Where is the sea coldest in Bulgaria in May?

Sunny Beach in Bulgaria has the coldest sea in Bulgaria in May, averaging about 16.0 °C. Golden Sands (16.0 °C) and Sozopol are the next coolest.

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

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

How are these May sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May 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 May

Where the sea is coolest across Bulgaria during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Sunny Beach (Bulgarian Coast, Bulgaria) is the coolest at around 16°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

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

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Bulgaria in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Bulgaria in May?: Sunny Beach in Bulgaria has the coldest sea in Bulgaria in May, averaging about 16.0 °C. Golden Sands (16.0 °C) and Sozopol are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Bulgaria are warm enough to swim in May?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Bulgaria reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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