Burgas weather in May (Bulgaria)

Thinking of visiting Burgas in May? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Burgas is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Burgas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 248 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Burgas climate page with graphs.

 

Burgas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 248 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Bulgaria in May

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Burgas, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Burgas.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bulgaria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Bulgaria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.