Sliven Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sliven, Bulgaria in May.

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Zheravna Sliven Medven Kotel

Planning a getaway to Sliven, Bulgaria this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sliven in May

Sliven, Bulgaria is a region in Bulgaria. May in Sliven generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Kotel at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Nova Zagora at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Nova Zagora and 11°C (52°F) in Kotel.

For specific regional insights in Sliven, Bulgaria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nova Zagora with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Tvŭrditsa with 103 mm (4.1 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore Sliven by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sliven — and find the best time to visit. (based on Zheravna)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sliven in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sliven.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sliven

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Sliven, Bulgaria?

Temperature range in Sliven (May)

Precipitation variation in Sliven (May)

Zheravna

In May Zheravna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Zheravna →

Sliven

In May Sliven generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Medven

In May Medven generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Medven →

Kotel

In May Kotel generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kotel →

Nova Zagora

In May Nova Zagora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sliven, in Bulgaria.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sliven in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zheravna 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Sliven 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Medven 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Kotel 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Nova Zagora 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Tvŭrditsa 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Sliven weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sliven, Bulgaria in May?

Expect pleasant weather across Sliven, Bulgaria in May. The popular destination of Zheravna averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Sliven, Bulgaria in May?

In Zheravna, the average daytime high in May is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Sliven, Bulgaria get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Zheravna averages just 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Sliven, Bulgaria.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sliven, Bulgaria?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Sliven, Bulgaria with overall pleasant weather in Zheravna.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Zheravna. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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