Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Bulgaria this May.
Bulgaria, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 17°C (63°F) in Dobărsko to 26°C (79°F) in Lom. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Lom and 6°C (43°F) in Dobărsko.
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.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in Bulgaria during May reach about 21°C (70°F) in Sunny Beach.
Sunny Beach sees nighttime lows close to 13°C (55°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Lom is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 26°C (79°F) and rarely drops below 14°C (57°F) during the night.
According to our data, Dobărsko holds the title for the coldest city in Bulgaria in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 17°C (63°F) and drops to lows of about 6°C (43°F) during the night.
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.
Across Bulgaria, sea temperatures in May range from cold at 15°C (59°F) in Burgas to cool at 18°C (64°F) in Sunny Beach — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.
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