Samokov weather in May (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Can you expect sunny skies in Samokov in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Samokov usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Samokov in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Samokov climate page with graphs.

 

Samokov, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sofia, Bulgaria (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in May

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Samokov, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Samokov.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bulgaria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Bulgaria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.