Simitli weather in May (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

How does the May weather in Simitli compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Simitli is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Simitli in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 291 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Simitli climate page with graphs.

 

Simitli, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (39 KM, 24 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 Simitli, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.