Weather in Sofia for May 2026
In general, the average temperature in Sofia at the beginning of May is 18.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 18.1 °C by the end of May.
Sofia experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 136.4 mm.
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Sofia Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Sofia
May weather in Sofia day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /6° | 1.1 mm | 4 | |
2 May | Partly cloudy | 17° /7° | 3.5 mm | 4 | |
3 May | Moderate rain at times | 17° /6° | 8.7 mm | 4 | |
4 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /7° | 2.4 mm | 4 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /6° | 1.3 mm | 5 | |
6 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 21° /6° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
7 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 20° /7° | 4.6 mm | 5 | |
8 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 21° /9° | 4.6 mm | 5 | |
9 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /7° | 6 mm | 4 | |
10 May | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 3.5 mm | 2 | |
11 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /3° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
12 May | Moderate rain at times | 16° /4° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
13 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /5° | 3.9 mm | 4 | |
14 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 14° /4° | 11.2 mm | 3 | |
15 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /5° | 5.6 mm | 4 | |
16 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /6° | 5.4 mm | 4 | |
17 May | Fog | 16° /7° | 9.3 mm | 4 | |
18 May | Moderate rain at times | 18° /5° | 4.6 mm | 4 | |
19 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /8° | 2.8 mm | 4 | |
20 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /8° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
21 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 20° /8° | 2.4 mm | 5 | |
22 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 20° /8° | 8.4 mm | 5 | |
23 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /8° | 2.6 mm | 5 | |
24 May | Light rain shower | 20° /8° | 5.7 mm | 4 | |
25 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /8° | 19.3 mm | 4 | |
26 May | Heavy rain at times | 16° /8° | 4.9 mm | 4 | |
27 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /7° | 2.1 mm | 5 | |
28 May | Moderate rain at times | 18° /7° | 5.4 mm | 4 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /7° | 3.2 mm | 4 | |
30 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /8° | 2.1 mm | 5 | |
31 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 20° /9° | 4 mm | 4 | |
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Sofia in May - FAQ
What to pack to Sofia in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Sofia in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Sofia, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Sofia
UV exposure in Sofia during May
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