Bulgaria temperatures in May

Bulgaria in May has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from pleasant in Ovchartsi with 18°C (65°F) to high temperatures in Svilengrad with 24°C (76°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (53°F) in Svilengrad and 7°C (45°F) in Ovchartsi.

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Bulgaria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in May in Bulgaria?
  • Svilengrad tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 12°C (53°F).

  • What is the coldest city in May in Bulgaria?
  • The coldest city in May in Bulgaria is Ovchartsi when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 18°C (65°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 7°C (45°F).

  • How much sun does Bulgaria get in May?
  • May is generally a sunny month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine in Sunny Beach during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 18°C (64°F) in Sunny Beach this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a refreshing dive.

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