Karlovo weather in May (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

Curious about the May weather in Karlovo? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Karlovo generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Karlovo in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Karlovo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 52% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Plovdiv, Bulgaria (56 KM, 34 Miles).

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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 Karlovo in May?

For visitors traveling to Karlovo, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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