Kotel weather in May (Sliven, Bulgaria)

What kind of weather does May bring to Kotel? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Kotel generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Kotel in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, 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 Kotel climate page with graphs.

 

Kotel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Data from: Shumen, Bulgaria (57 KM, 35 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 Kotel, 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?

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