Karlovo weather in May (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Karlovo this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During May, Karlovo usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 21°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Karlovo in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 255 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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).

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 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.