Soča Valley

Soča Valley Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Soča Valley, Slovenia in May.

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Bovec Kobarid Tolmin

Are you planning a trip a to the Soča Valley, Slovenia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Soča Valley in May

The Soča Valley, Slovenia is a region in Slovenia. May in the Soča Valley generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Bovec.

For specific regional insights in the Soča Valley, Slovenia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tolmin with an average of 161 mm (6.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Bovec with 168 mm (6.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Bovec receives about 173 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in the Soča Valley in May

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

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 the Soča Valley

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Soča Valley, Slovenia?

Temperature range in the Soča Valley (May)

Precipitation variation in the Soča Valley (May)

Bovec

In May Bovec generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
173 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bovec →

Kobarid

In May Kobarid generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
186 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kobarid →

Tolmin

In May Tolmin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
186 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tolmin →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Soča Valley in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bovec 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Kobarid 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Tolmin 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)

The Soča Valley weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Soča Valley, Slovenia in May?

Expect tolerable weather across the Soča Valley, Slovenia in May. The popular destination of Bovec averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Soča Valley, Slovenia in May?

Average temperatures in the Soča Valley, Slovenia during May range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Bovec.

Does the Soča Valley, Slovenia get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bovec records an average of 168 mm (6.6 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for the Soča Valley, Slovenia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Soča Valley, Slovenia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Soča Valley, Slovenia with overall tolerable weather in Bovec. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Bovec. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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