Bulgaria weather in May
What is the weather like in Bulgaria in May?
The weather conditions in Bulgaria in May vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Bulgaria, the average maximum temperature varies from pleasant in Ovchartsi with 18°C (65°F) to high in Svilengrad with 24°C (76°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (53°F) in Svilengrad and 7°C (45°F) in Ovchartsi.
Precipitation in May varies from moderate in Tyulenovo with an average of 45mm (1.8 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Cherni Vit with 86mm (3.4 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Bulgaria, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bulgaria?
Average weather in Sunny Beach
In May Sunny Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sofia
In May Sofia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sozopol
In May Sozopol generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bansko
In May Bansko generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sveti Vlas
In May Sveti Vlas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Bulgaria?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Bulgaria with commonly perfect weather in Sunny Beach. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Bulgaria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sunny Beach.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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