Smolyan weather in May (Smolyan, Bulgaria)

Curious about the climate in Smolyan this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Smolyan typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Smolyan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Smolyan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 52% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Plovdiv, Bulgaria (61 KM, 38 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 Smolyan, 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

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