German weather in May (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Can you expect sunny skies in German in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in German during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

German in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 235 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized German climate page with graphs.

 

German, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sofia, Bulgaria (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in May

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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 German, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in German.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bulgaria? On this website you can find 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.