Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Sofia, Bulgaria in May
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
6.9h
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sofia, Bulgaria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May81mm average rain
May is one of Sofia'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
May6.9 hours average sun
May sits close to Sofia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May49 weather score
May sits close to Sofia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
