October is a popular month to ask about Sozopol because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 18.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Black Sea.
Sozopol sea temperature in October — averages 18.0°C
The sea at Sozopol in Bulgaria averages 18.0°C during October, based on long-run climatology for the Black Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · October
18.0°C
mild · Good
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
At 18.0°C a 3/2mm fullsuit is the standard wetsuit for surfing and watersports.
Monthly comparison
Yes, but expect a fresh dip · Sozopol
Can you swim at Sozopol in June? — 22.0°C water22.0°CCan you swim at Sozopol in July? — 25.0°C water25.0°CCan you swim at Sozopol in August? — 26.0°C water26.0°CCan you swim at Sozopol in September? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Sozopol in October? — 18.0°C water18.0°CCan you swim at Sozopol in November? — 14.0°C water14.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Sozopol in October?
Sozopol averages 18.0°C in October, based on long-run climatology for the Black Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Sozopol in October?
It is swimmable but fresh; confident swimmers will be fine without a wetsuit.
Do I need a wetsuit at Sozopol in October?
A 2 mm shorty is comfortable for sessions over 30 minutes.