Bulgaria temperatures in May

May in Bulgaria has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Dobărsko with 17°C to high temperatures in Lom with 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Lom and 6°C in Dobărsko.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Bulgaria in May?

To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Bulgaria, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Bulgaria?
  • From a thorough analysis of our records, Lom clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 26°C, and evenings that remain near 14°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Bulgaria?
  • According to our data, Dobărsko holds the title for the coldest city in Bulgaria in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 17°C and drops to lows of about 6°C during the night.

  • How much sun does Bulgaria get in May?
  • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 277 hours of sunshine in Sunny Beach. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 18°C in Sunny Beach this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

    Interested in more climate information?

    We have much more information about the climate in Bulgaria. Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.

  • January      
  • February      
  • March      
  • April      
  • May      
  • June      
  • July      
  • August      
  • September      
  • October      
  • November      
  • December      
  • Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Bulgaria? Get detailed 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.