Smolyan weather in May (Smolyan, Bulgaria)

How is the weather in Smolyan in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Smolyan generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Smolyan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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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 Smolyan in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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