Plovdiv weather in May (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

Planning a trip to Plovdiv in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Plovdiv the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Plovdiv in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Plovdiv in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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