Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Plovdiv, Bulgaria in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
7.7h
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Plovdiv, Bulgaria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May72mm average rain
May is one of Plovdiv's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Plovdiv's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May56 weather score
May sits close to Plovdiv's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
