Planning a trip to Sofia in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 73 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sofia has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Sofia in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sofia for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +68°F.
Is Sofia warm or cold in May?
Sofia is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Sofia:
Climate in Sofia in May
Sofia weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+70°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+16°F
+34°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+91°F
+97°F
Rainfall
61 mm
73 mm
71 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
67%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
8
Cloudy days
4
3
2
Rainy days
15
14
10
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +70°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 61 mm to 73 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 7 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Sofia in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sofia is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sofia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Sofia, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sofia wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Sofia?
This is the weather in Sofia in May 2023:
1 May
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+64°F
2 May
☀️
+66°F
3 May
🌧️
+60°F
4 May
🌧️
+56°F
5 May
☁️
+60°F
6 May
☁️
+64°F
7 May
☀️
+70°F
8 May
☁️
+66°F
9 May
🌧️
+55°F
10 May
🌧️
+51°F
11 May
☁️
+55°F
12 May
🌧️
+57°F
13 May
☀️
+65°F
14 May
🌧️
+59°F
15 May
☁️
+68°F
16 May
☀️
+64°F
17 May
🌧️
+65°F
18 May
☁️
+56°F
19 May
☀️
+67°F
20 May
☀️
+67°F
21 May
☁️
+66°F
22 May
☀️
+66°F
23 May
☀️
+68°F
24 May
☀️
+73°F
25 May
☁️
+68°F
26 May
🌧️
+68°F
27 May
🌧️
+68°F
28 May
🌧️
+65°F
29 May
☁️
+67°F
30 May
☁️
+68°F
31 May
☀️
+69°F
In May 2023 Sofia had 11 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sofia climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sofia in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+58°F) and the highest in 2014 (+66°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1194 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sofia in May:
Is May a good time to visit Sofia?
May is a really good time to go to Sofia. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sofia.
Can you sunbathe in Sofia in May?
May has mild temperatures in Sofia. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Sofia rainy in May?
Sofia is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sofia in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sofia in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Bulgaria
Check out the weather for other cities in Bulgaria.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sofia, 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.
