Your November weather guide

Cool

Weather in Sunny Beach in November

Sunny Beach in November suits a cool-weather break, not a beach holiday. Average daytime highs are around 13°C, nights fall to about 8°C, and the sea is cold at 14°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is time outdoors in layers rather than reliable warmth or swimming. It is a little milder than London, but the difference is modest. Go with flexible plans and waterproof clothing, rather than expecting summer weather.

Long-term climate averages for Nesebar (adjacent), not a forecast · 1991-2020

Sunny Beach, month by month

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At a glance

The useful details for Nesebar (adjacent).

Average daytime high
12.9°C
9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
Average night-time low
7.7°C
coldest 10% of nights: 3°C or lower
Compared with London
+2.5°C
London averages 10.4°C in November
Sea temperature
14.0°C
year to year: 13°C to 15°C
Sunshine per day (est.)
3.6h
38% of 9.5 h of daylight
Rainy days (1 mm+)
7
55 mm over the month
Humidity
79%
Days over 25°C
0%
none over 30°C
Record high 1991-2020
24.3°C
2004-11-01
Record low 1991-2020
-3.8°C
2018-11-30
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 November compares

November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Sunny Beach and ranks 122nd of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Sunny Beach is 2.5°C warmer by day and 2.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Sunny Beach peaks at 12.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.3°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 7.7°C; one night in ten drops to 2.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 24.3°C (2004-11-01) and the coldest night -3.8°C (2018-11-30).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 55 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 1993 with 120 mm, the driest 2011 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 79%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 14.0°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 12.5°C to 15.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.3°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 3.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:01 and sets about 16:47 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 62%.

Is November a good time to visit Sunny Beach?

November 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.

Milder than London, but still coat weather

Sunny Beach averages just 2.5°C warmer than London by day in November, so the weather advantage is small. A mild afternoon can feel pleasant for walking, but plan around cool conditions rather than the warmest possibilities. The warmest 10% of days reach 18.3°C or more, while the coldest 10% of nights fall to 2.5°C or below. Pack layers, a warm outer layer and closed shoes, with something extra for evenings. Midday is the sensible time for longer outdoor plans; heat is not the concern it would be in summer. This month suits travellers happy to keep moving outdoors, rather than sit out expecting sustained warmth.

Keep outdoor plans flexible and make use of daylight

Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule November out. There are about 7 rainy days, so bring a waterproof jacket and avoid making every day's enjoyment depend on staying dry. Sunshine averages 3.6 hours within 9.5 hours of daylight: there is scope for time outside, but you should not expect bright conditions throughout the day. Put longer walks into the daylight hours and leave room to change plans when rain arrives. A forecast-led approach makes more sense than a fixed outdoor schedule. If your main aim is sitting in the sun, these conditions are a poor match, even when the afternoon is mild.

A little perspective

Sunny Beach through the year

November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.

Monthly climate averages

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Sunny Beach monthly climate averages, 1991-2020; November is the selected month.
MonthDayNightSeaSun/dayRain mmRainy daysDays 25°C+
January6.6°C1.2°C7.0°C3.45380%
February7.9°C1.9°C5.9°C3.84770%
March10.8°C4.3°C6.7°C4.65390%
April14.9°C8.0°C9.4°C6.04580%
May20.0°C13.2°C15.6°C7.24795%
Junebest24.6°C17.9°C21.3°C9.148845%
Julybest27.2°C20.3°C24.3°C10.842786%
Augustbest27.4°C20.7°C25.3°C10.231585%
September23.1°C16.9°C22.6°C7.358731%
October18.0°C12.4°C18.5°C4.76273%
NovemberSelected12.9°C7.7°C14.0°C3.65570%
December8.1°C3.0°C9.8°C3.35990%

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
Bars show average daytime highs and night-time lows; circles mark the average sea temperature. Same scale for every month. Exact values are in the table.

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A little more detail

Sunny Beach in November FAQs

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Is Sunny Beach hot in November?

Sunny Beach is cool in November: the average daytime high is 12.9°C and nights average 7.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in November.

Can you swim in the sea in Sunny Beach in November?

The sea around Sunny Beach averages 14.0°C in November, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 13°C to 15°C depending on the year.

How much does it rain in Sunny Beach in November?

Sunny Beach sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 55 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (120 mm) and the driest was 2011 (8 mm).

How sunny is Sunny Beach in November?

Sunny Beach gets around 3.6 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 9.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).

How does Sunny Beach compare with the UK in November?

Sunny Beach is on average 2.5°C warmer than London by day in November (12.9°C against 10.4°C).

What is the hottest November on record in Sunny Beach?

Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Sunny Beach reached 24.3°C on 2004-11-01, and the coldest night dropped to -3.8°C on 2018-11-30.

Can you swim in the sea in November?

The sea averages 14°C, with a year-to-year range of 12°C to 15°C, so it is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. If relaxed sea swimming is central to your holiday, November is not a good choice.

Is the flight short enough for a brief break?

The flight from London takes about 3 h 36 min, making this a short-haul option. That keeps the flying time manageable, but the weather offers only a modest increase in daytime warmth over London, not a switch to summer conditions.

When is a better time to go for warmer holiday weather?

August, July and June are the better choices overall for holiday weather here. November is cool, with no days reaching 25°C in the supplied figures. Choose a summer month if warmth matters more to you than travelling in November.

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