The Sunshine Coast lies in the humid subtropical zone, but there is relatively little rainfall throughout the year.
The landscape around the resort is not arid, but covered with forests, meadows and fields. There is not much rain, but enough for vegetation to thrive.
The local climate is characterised by warm, dry summers with temperatures around 29 °C and very mild winters with temperatures around 7 °C.
Temperatures and weather during the year
What is the weather like at different times of the year? We will only detail the summer season by month, as there are no tourists to Sunny Beach at other times of the year.
Weather in May
May is the first month when European tour operators offer tours to the Sunshine Coast and the tourist services are therefore fully open.
However, rather than swimming in the sea, May is more suited to strolling around the historic centre or along the beaches.
Outside temperatures are around 23°C, but the sea is still very cold with temperatures only around 16°C.
Weather in June
All shops, restaurants and hotels are open for the first month of summer.
The air temperature rises to a pleasant 25 °C to 29 °C, and any extreme temperatures above 30 °C are helped by the almost ever-present wind from the sea.
During June, rain is rather sporadic in the form of short showers.
The sea warms up to an average of 22 °C.
Weather in July
July is the hottest month of the year, with normal temperatures between 27 °C and 31 °C. A pleasant breeze from the sea helps to make the high temperatures more bearable.
Rain occurs on average 6 days a month in the form of short evening thunderstorms or showers.
The sea temperature is already very pleasant at around 25 °C.
Weather in August
The weather in August is pleasant with summer temperatures between 27 °C and 31 °C and minimal rain. August is the least rainy month of the year.
The sea temperature is the highest of the year, reaching up to 26 °C.
Weather in September
September is also still a good month for a summer holiday on the Sunny Beach.
Expect temperatures around 24 °C and only about 5 rainy days a month. Moreover, rain tends to occur towards the end of September and is never long-lasting.
Weather in October
October is the last month when the summer season fades away. Many hotels, restaurants and services close in the first week of October.
The air temperatures drop to 20 °C and the sea water to a cool 18 °C.
Table of temperatures during the year
Sunny Beach - Air and sea temperatures
When to go to Sunny Beach
Sunny Beach is a purely summer destination. All services and activities are linked to the beach holiday and therefore there is no reason to visit the town outside the summer.
There are no sightseeing attractions directly on Sunny Beach and from October to May most of the classic hotels are completely closed.
It's best to plan your Sunny Beach holiday for the end of June or the first week of September, when temperatures are summery but tour or hotel prices are lower than in July and August.
