Sofia in May
- How warm is it in Sofia in May?
- In May Sofia sees typical highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
- Does it rain a lot in Sofia in May?
- Rain is regular but not constant — about 11 days and 77 mm.
Is May a good time to visit Sofia?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Sofia (go score 76/100), though the weather is even better in August–September.
Tourist crowds: moderate.
Go score: Very good · #5 of 12 months
Sofia in May: the month in numbers
May brings Sofia afternoon highs of about 21°C (70°F) and nights of 8°C (47°F). It has warmed by 5 °C (9 °F) since April; by June highs reach 25°C (77°F). Rain shows up on 11 days, bringing about 77 mm. The sun shines for about 7 h 0 min a day out of 14 h 36 min of daylight.
Visitor numbers: moderate. Local prices overall: very cheap.
Daylight: 14 h 4 min at the start of the month (06:22–20:27), 15 h 5 min at the end (05:53–20:58). That is 1 h 0 min more daylight by the end.
Sofia or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Nearby alternatives: Elin Pelin (23 km) is about as warm; Pernik (26 km) is 1 °C (2 °F) cooler; Radomir (34 km) is about as warm. None of them is warmer than Sofia.
| Destination | Distance | High | Low | Rain days | Go score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | — | 21° | 8° | 11 | 76 |
| Elin Pelin | 23 km | 21° | 8° | 12 | 72 |
| Pernik | 26 km | 20° | 7° | 12 | 69 |
| Radomir | 34 km | 20° | 7° | 12 | 71 |
Better weather nearby in May
Chrysoupoli
Xánthi
Komotini
Nea Kallikrateia
Nea Moudania
Serres
Sandanski
Rakovski
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good time to visit Sofia?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Sofia (go score 76/100), though the weather is even better in August–September. Tourist crowds: moderate.
What is the weather like in Sofia in May?
In May, Sofia averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 8°C (47°F), with 77 mm of rain on about 11 days.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals