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German weather in May (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Can you expect sunny skies in German, Bulgaria in May? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in German during May is typically perfect, with 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. You can typically expect 12 days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny moments. This makes it a great month for sightseeing.

Average windspeed

Average wind conditions reach 2 m/s in May. This creates comfortable weather with light winds that gently move vegetation. Keep in mind this is an average. Daily conditions range from near-calm to more noticeable wind.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a good time to visit German.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bulgaria, check out our German's climate page.

German, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 235 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bulgaria, check out our German's climate page.

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.