Varna weather in May (Bulgaria)

Will it be warm or cold in Varna this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Varna experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Varna in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 247 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Varna, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 247 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

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 Varna, 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 16°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 Varna.

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.