Best time to visit Bulgaria in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Bulgaria — the country-average travel-comfort score is 83/100. The best months are July, September, August.
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Weather in Bulgaria in May
Typical weather across Bulgaria in May: average high 20.7°C, low 9.9°C, about 76.1 mm of rain, and 11 hours of sunshine per day. Among Bulgaria's cities, Sofia has the best weather in May (score 83/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Bulgaria avg | Best city (Sofia) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 83 | 83 |
| High / Low | 20.7° / 9.9° | 20.7° / 9.9° |
| Precipitation | 76.1 mm | 380.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11 | 11 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Bulgaria. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Bulgaria.
When to visit Bulgaria in other months
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