Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) · May
Low seasonBulgaria · Europe
Max Temp
21.8°C
Min Temp
12°C
Sunshine
9 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
17.3°C
Rainfall
119.3 mm
Humidity
77%
Avg Temp
16.7°C
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) at 22°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 22°C, cooling to 12°C at night (daily average: 17°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 119 mm of rain over 5 days. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Bulgaria (Sunny Beach)?
- May is not an optimal month for Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) (Score: 69/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in May?
- In May, Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 12°C, with a daily average of 17°C.
- How much rain falls in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in May?
- In May, Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) receives an average of 119 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) get in May?
- Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in May?
- Water temperature in Bulgaria (Sunny Beach) in May averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
