Weather in May in Smolyan
Are you planning a trip a to Smolyan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Smolyan in May?
Smolyan is a region in Bulgaria. May in Smolyan generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Devin at 17°C to pleasant in Zlatograd at 21°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Zlatograd and 7°C in Devin.For a closer look at conditions across Smolyan, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Zlatograd with an average of 93 mm to high rainfall in Smilyan with 137 mm.Average sunshine
The city Pamporovo usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Smolyan climate page.
Where to go in Smolyan in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Smolyan?
Pamporovo
In May Pamporovo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Smolyan
In May Smolyan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Zlatograd
In May Zlatograd generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chepelare
In May Chepelare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Devin
In May Devin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Smolyan?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Smolyan with overall tolerable weather in Pamporovo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Smolyan is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Pamporovo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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