July weather forecast
Sozopol, Bulgaria

July in Sozopol presents the highest temperatures for the year. The mercury consistently hits an average high of 28°C (82.4°F), making outdoor activities like historical walks and park visits only suitable in early morning or late evening. The 14.9 hours of daylight make for long days, while the UV index hitting a peak means sunscreen is a must. Despite the heat, the amount of rainfall is the least all year, leading to perfect beach conditions.

Temperature

July is Sozopol's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 28°C (82.4°F) and lows of 17°C (62.6°F).

Rainfall

In Sozopol, in July, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Sozopol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 568mm (22.36") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Sozopol, in July, the average water temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F).
Note: If you're wary of the cold, the surrounding conditions—sunshine, wind, and air temperature become crucial when swimming in 24.7°C (76.5°F) waters. Olympic standards, for reference, are set between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In Sozopol, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 20:50. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 20:30 EEST.

Sunshine

July has the most sunshine of the year in Sozopol, with an average of 11h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 9, July is the month with the highest UV index in Sozopol. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In July, the UV index of 9 transforms into the following advice:
Precautions are essential; the risk of damage to unprotected skin and eyes is too high. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Alert! Sand and water increase UV exposure due to their reflective properties.