Plovdiv weather in May (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

What is the weather forecast for Plovdiv in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Plovdiv in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Plovdiv in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Typically around 9 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 255 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Plovdiv. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Plovdiv, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 52%  

Sunshine 255 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 Plovdiv, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.