Sofia in May
The weather in May
In May, Sofia averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 71 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 32%.
Days are 4.7° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.9°.
May scores 66/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Sofia. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 20:42 local time, giving 14 h 37 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 61 minutes over the month.
Why 66/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Sofia in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Sofia?
May scores 66/100 for Sofia, which we rate as good. Average highs are 22°C with 16 wet days.
How warm is Sofia in May?
Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 10°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Sofia in May?
Sofia receives about 71 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 16 days.