Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Sunny Beach in February
February suits a cold-weather coastal break in Sunny Beach, not a holiday built around warmth or swimming. Average highs of 8°C and nights around 2°C mean proper winter clothing, while the sea is only about 6°C. For a UK traveller, the main catch is that you are not gaining warmer daytime weather than London. Go if you are happy with short outdoor spells and flexible plans rather than beach days.
Long-term climate averages for Nesebar (adjacent), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Sunny Beach, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Nesebar (adjacent).
- Average daytime high
- 7.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 14°C
- Average night-time low
- 1.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -3°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +0.0°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 5.9°C
- year to year: 5°C to 7°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 3.8h
- 37% of 10.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 47 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 19.5°C
- 2016-02-16
- Record low 1991-2020
- -10.7°C
- 1991-02-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 36 min
- 2304 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Sunny Beach and ranks 128th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Sunny Beach is 0.0°C warmer by day and 0.1°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Sunny Beach peaks at 7.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 14.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 1.9°C; one night in ten drops to -3.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 19.5°C (2016-02-16) and the coldest night -10.7°C (1991-02-01).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 47 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2018 with 130 mm, the driest 2014 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 5.9°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 4.9°C to 7.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 3.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:07 and sets about 17:39 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 63%.
Is February a good time to visit Sunny Beach?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Sunny Beach on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Expect winter weather, with the occasional milder day
Sunny Beach has the same average February daytime high as London, so the resort name should not shape your packing. A warm coat, layers and closed shoes make more sense than a light holiday wardrobe. The warmest 10% of days reach 14°C or more, which could make an outdoor lunch or a walk more comfortable, but that is not the everyday expectation. At the other end, the coldest 10% of nights fall to around -3°C or below. Keep your longer outdoor plans for the warmer part of the day and dress for a marked chill once daylight fades.
Plan around limited sunshine and some rain
Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule February out: about 7 days have measurable rain, so a waterproof outer layer is sensible. That does not mean the remaining days will be sunny. Average sunshine is about 3.8 hours within 10.3 hours of daylight, so leave room for dull conditions as well as brighter spells. Use a favourable forecast for time outside rather than committing every day to long walks. This month is a better fit for someone content to adjust plans to the weather than for a traveller relying on sunshine to make the trip worthwhile.
A little perspective
Sunny Beach through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6°C | 1.2°C | 7.0°C | 3.4 | 53 | 8 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 7.9°C | 1.9°C | 5.9°C | 3.8 | 47 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 10.8°C | 4.3°C | 6.7°C | 4.6 | 53 | 9 | 0% |
| April | 14.9°C | 8.0°C | 9.4°C | 6.0 | 45 | 8 | 0% |
| May | 20.0°C | 13.2°C | 15.6°C | 7.2 | 47 | 9 | 5% |
| Junebest | 24.6°C | 17.9°C | 21.3°C | 9.1 | 48 | 8 | 45% |
| Julybest | 27.2°C | 20.3°C | 24.3°C | 10.8 | 42 | 7 | 86% |
| Augustbest | 27.4°C | 20.7°C | 25.3°C | 10.2 | 31 | 5 | 85% |
| September | 23.1°C | 16.9°C | 22.6°C | 7.3 | 58 | 7 | 31% |
| October | 18.0°C | 12.4°C | 18.5°C | 4.7 | 62 | 7 | 3% |
| November | 12.9°C | 7.7°C | 14.0°C | 3.6 | 55 | 7 | 0% |
| December | 8.1°C | 3.0°C | 9.8°C | 3.3 | 59 | 9 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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Similar in February
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Lake Garda
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Venice
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Milan
A little more detail
Sunny Beach in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Sunny Beach hot in February?
Sunny Beach is cool in February: the average daytime high is 7.9°C and nights average 1.9°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Sunny Beach in February?
The sea around Sunny Beach averages 5.9°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 5°C to 7°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Sunny Beach in February?
Sunny Beach sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 47 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (130 mm) and the driest was 2014 (8 mm).
How sunny is Sunny Beach in February?
Sunny Beach gets around 3.8 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Sunny Beach compare with the UK in February?
Sunny Beach is on average 0.0°C warmer than London by day in February (7.9°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Sunny Beach?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Sunny Beach reached 19.5°C on 2016-02-16, and the coldest night dropped to -10.7°C on 1991-02-01.
Can I swim in the sea in February?
At an average of 5.9°C, the sea is cold, not simply bracing. It is far below the 22°C threshold for comfortable holiday swimming. If spending time in the water is central to your trip, February is a poor choice.
Is February suitable for a hot beach holiday?
No. The share of February days reaching 25°C is 0%, so you should not plan around sunbathing weather. Even the milder days are better treated as opportunities for a comfortable walk than as a promise of beach warmth.
Which months are better for a warmer holiday?
August, July and June are the strongest choices overall for holiday weather here. If your reason for leaving the UK is warmth rather than simply a change of setting, choose those months over February's winter conditions.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Nesebar (Nesebar (adjacent)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C