Sofia Weather in May

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

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Sofia Borovets Koprivshtitsa Samokov

Thinking about venturing to Sofia, Bulgaria this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Sofia in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Madzhare at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Pravets at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Pravets and 7°C (45°F) in Madzhare.

To explore the conditions in Sofia, Bulgaria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bankya with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Borovets with 137 mm (5.4 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Sofia sees close to 235 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Sofia by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sofia in May

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

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 Sofia

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

Temperature range in Sofia (May)

Precipitation variation in Sofia (May)

Sofia

In May Sofia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
235 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
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Borovets

In May Borovets generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
235 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Borovets →

Koprivshtitsa

In May Koprivshtitsa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
255 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Samokov

In May Samokov generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
235 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Samokov →

Govedartsi

In May Govedartsi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
235 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sofia 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Borovets 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Koprivshtitsa 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Samokov 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Govedartsi 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Beli Iskar 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

Sofia weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Sofia, Bulgaria brings excellent weather. In Sofia, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

Sofia averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sofia, Bulgaria during May, with Sofia averaging close to 91 mm (3.6 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sofia, Bulgaria?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Sofia, Bulgaria. Typically, the climate in Sofia is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Sofia. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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