January · Bulgaria
Best time to visit Sozopol in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sozopol in January
Average temperature 5°C, 34 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Sozopol scores 2.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sozopol's wooden houses and Byzantine churches sit on a rocky Black Sea peninsula with sandy beaches nearby.
January in Sozopol: expect compromises
Expect 5°C (40°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Sozopol — 7.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sozopol in January?
- In January, Sozopol averages 5°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sozopol?
- January earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sozopol in January?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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