Blagoevgrad weather in May (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

Interested in knowing the climate of Blagoevgrad in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Blagoevgrad during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Blagoevgrad in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 291 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 Blagoevgrad climate page with graphs.

 

Blagoevgrad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (51 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in May

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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 Blagoevgrad, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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