Smilyan weather in May (Smolyan, Bulgaria)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Smilyan this May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Smilyan tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Smilyan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 255 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 Smilyan climate page with graphs.

 

Smilyan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 52% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Plovdiv, Bulgaria (69 KM, 43 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 Smilyan, 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 Smilyan.

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