Ilinden weather in May (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ilinden this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Ilinden during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Ilinden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 291 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Ilinden. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Ilinden climate page with graphs.

 

Ilinden, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (44 KM, 27 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 Ilinden, 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 Ilinden.

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.