Melnik weather in May (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

Planning a trip to Melnik in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Melnik, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°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.

Melnik in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 291 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Melnik. 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 Melnik climate page with graphs.

 

Melnik, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 291 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
* Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in May

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria in May and which places have the best weather 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).

So, what should you wear in Melnik in May?

For visitors traveling to Melnik, 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
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Melnik.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.