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Plovdiv weather in May (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

What is the weather forecast for Plovdiv, Bulgaria in May? Explore this page for a full overview of what to expect.

Temperatures

The weather in Plovdiv is usually perfect 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. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Typically around 9 days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 255 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June and September typically offer the best weather for Plovdiv.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bulgaria, check out our Plovdiv's climate page.

Plovdiv, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 52%  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bulgaria, check out our Plovdiv's climate page.

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?

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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.