Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Varna, Bulgaria in May
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
47mm
Sun
7h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Varna, Bulgaria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°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
May47mm average rain
May is close to Varna's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Varna'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.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Varna's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May46 weather score
May sits close to Varna'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.
