Pirdop weather in May (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Planning a trip to Pirdop in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Pirdop typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Pirdop in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 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 12 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 235 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pirdop, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sofia, Bulgaria (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in May

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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 Pirdop, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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