Veliko Tŭrnovo weather in May (Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria)

Looking to travel to Veliko Tŭrnovo in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Veliko Tŭrnovo the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Veliko Tŭrnovo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Veliko Tŭrnovo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Bulgaria in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Veliko Tŭrnovo in May?

For visitors traveling to Veliko Tŭrnovo, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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