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Water temperature in Sozopol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sozopol. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Sozopol now

51.5

°F

January 10, 01:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

51.7°F

Tomorrow:

51.3°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

16:56

Day Length:

9 h. 18 min.

Sozopol in January

Minimum:

44.8°F

Average:

48.6°F

Maximum:

51.9°F

Sea water temperature in Sozopol today

As of now, in Sozopol, the water temperature is 51.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 4.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.5°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 43.3°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 51.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 51.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Sozopol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 1 51.9°F 47.9°F 48.6°F
Jan 2 51.5°F 47.5°F 48.5°F
Jan 3 51.0°F 48.0°F 48.3°F
Jan 4 51.4°F 48.3°F 48.4°F
Jan 5 52.5°F 47.8°F 48.3°F
Jan 6 51.4°F 48.0°F 48.0°F
Jan 7 52.1°F 48.2°F 48.2°F
Jan 8 51.5°F 48.1°F 47.9°F
Jan 9 51.7°F 48.0°F 46.9°F
Jan 10 51.5°F 48.5°F 46.7°F
Jan 11 51.3°F 47.9°F 46.4°F
Jan 12 51.2°F 47.7°F 46.4°F
Jan 13 51.1°F 47.5°F 46.3°F
Jan 14 50.8°F 47.2°F 46.0°F
Jan 15 50.9°F 47.0°F 46.0°F
Jan 16 50.6°F 46.5°F 45.8°F
Jan 17 50.8°F 46.9°F 46.0°F
Dec 27 52.0°F 50.6°F 49.7°F
Dec 28 51.9°F 50.7°F 49.6°F
Dec 29 51.9°F 49.9°F 49.5°F
Dec 30 52.3°F 49.4°F 49.3°F
Dec 31 52.4°F 48.5°F 49.0°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Sozopol by month

In Sozopol, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 92 swimming days.
The warmest water in Sozopol was recorded on July 24, 2024, reaching a 82.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2017, dipping to 39.2°F. The average readings by season are 47.4°F in Winter, 52.3°F in Spring, 75.7°F in Summer, and 67.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Burgas 49.7°F 13mi
Sarafovo 50.1°F 13mi
Ravda 50.6°F 15mi
Nesebar 49.7°F 17mi
Tsarevo 51.6°F 19mi
Ahtopol 51.9°F 25mi
Byala 50.2°F 33mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sozopol