worldweatherBulgaria weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in Bulgaria.
Daytime
23°
Night
12°
☀️ Day length
14 h 37 min
Chance of rain
51%
Thunder days
21%
Humid days
38%
In May, Bulgaria averages about 23° during the day and 12° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 51% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.
Bulgaria weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5℃ | -3℃ | 34% |
| February | 9℃ | 1℃ | 39% |
| March | 12℃ | 3℃ | 52% |
| April ★ | 18℃ | 6℃ | 42% |
| May ★ | 23℃ | 12℃ | 51% |
| June ★ | 26℃ | 15℃ | 42% |
| July ★ | 29℃ | 17℃ | 31% |
| August ★ | 30℃ | 17℃ | 23% |
| September ★ | 25℃ | 13℃ | 34% |
| October ★ | 18℃ | 8℃ | 38% |
| November ★ | 13℃ | 4℃ | 40% |
| December | 8℃ | -1℃ | 29% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Bulgaria in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | 24℃ | 12℃ | - | 55% |
| Sofia | 23℃ | 10℃ | - | 62% |
| Velikoturnovo | 23℃ | 11℃ | - | 54% |
| Gabrovo | 23℃ | 11℃ | - | 54% |
| Burgas | 22℃ | 13℃ | 17℃ | 45% |
| Vratsa | 22℃ | 10℃ | - | 63% |
| Sliven | 22℃ | 13℃ | - | 45% |
| Varna | 22℃ | 12℃ | 16℃ | 43% |
| Shumen | 22℃ | 11℃ | - | 44% |
| Dobrich | 22℃ | 12℃ | - | 43% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Bulgaria.