Is the weather good in Bulgaria in May 2025?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Bulgaria during May have been around +70°F.
In Bulgaria the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +70°F in Sofia to +68°F in Varna. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in May
- rainiest? Sofia, with an average of 2 mm of rain and humidity of 69%;
- warmest? Sofia, with daytime temperatures averaging +70°F;
- windiest? Sofia, with an average of 3 m/s;
- coolest? Varna, with daytime temperatures averaging +68°F;
How good is the weather in Bulgaria in May?
How warm is it in Bulgaria during May?
This is how hot it usually is in May
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +70°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +54°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +73°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +48°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: August with an average +82°F during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +41°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: July in Burgas;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Sofia;
Winds in Bulgaria during May
May tends to offer light winds averaging 3 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in May:
- Highest average wind speed: Sofia with 3 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Varna with 2 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Sofia with 3 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Varna with 2 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Bulgaria in May
Comparison between cities in May:
- Highest average rainfall: Sofia with 73 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Varna with 50 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Sofia with 14 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Burgas with 11 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Sofia with 45%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Burgas with 35%;
- Highest average humidity: Varna with 75%;
- Lowest average humidity: Sofia with 69%;
Tips for traveling to Bulgaria in May
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Bulgaria? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Bulgaria based on the weather that May is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for May
- Cool weather is between warm and cold. This means you can bring long pants and/or a longer skirt and an extra sweater. Be aware that cool days can alternate with cold nights - it may be wise to also pack a hat, gloves and a scarf.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Bulgaria
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bulgaria, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.