Sofia weather in May (Sofia, Bulgaria)

What can you expect from the weather in Sofia during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Sofia the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Sofia in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 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 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 235 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 Sofia. May, June, July, August 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 Sofia climate page with graphs.

 

Sofia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 235 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 Sofia in May?

For visitors traveling to Sofia, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sofia.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.