Cape Emine Cape

Bulgarian Black Sea cape with steep cliffs and lighthouse

Where the Balkan Mountains meet the Black Sea, Cape Emine offers a sheer headland, a lighthouse and the eastern terminus of long-distance hikes-visitors come for dramatic coastal trails and sea views.

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Cape Emine at a Glance#

Address: Cape Emine (Emine cape), Burgas Province, Bulgaria

Hours: Open daily (coastal headland)

Admission: Free (outdoor site)

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Tips for Visiting Cape Emine#

  • Visit early morning or late afternoon outside the peak summer months-the low sun gives the cliffs and lighthouse dramatic light and there are far fewer day-trippers than at midday.
  • Plan your approach as the cape is the end point of the long-distance Kom-Emine route; you'll often encounter hikers finishing the trail, so allow time to watch arrivals rather than trying to time them into a busy schedule.
  • Expect limited roadside parking near the headland and lighthouse; if you want quieter viewpoints, walk a short distance along the coastal paths to find less-visited cliff-top overlooks.

Best Time to Visit Cape Emine#

Best visited late spring through summer (May-August) for mild weather, accessible trails and calmer sea conditions.

Late spring/early summer
May-June · 15-25°C
Mild, pleasant weather and good for coastal walks and hiking; fewer summer tourists than peak season.
Summer
July-August · 20-28°C
Warmest and sunniest period for swimming and sightseeing along the Black Sea; beaches and trails are busiest.
Autumn
September-October · 10-20°C
Cooling temperatures and more changeable weather; good for quieter hikes but increasing chance of stormy days.

Weather & Climate near Cape Emine#

Climate

Cape Emine's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (526 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 23°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° – 17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight