Monthly climate guide
Plovdiv weather in May
With highs near 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), May feels warm in Plovdiv. Rainfall averages about 70 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- In Plovdiv, May is late spring.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 4°C warmer.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 12°C.
- Plovdiv is usually about 7°C warmer than Bansko, 110 km away, in May.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
70 mm
some rain
Humidity
68%
relative
Sky
67%
cloud · often cloudy
Plovdiv weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 26°F | 69 mm | 84% | 68% |
| February | 9°C / 47°F | -1°C / 30°F | 52 mm | 82% | 69% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 2°C / 36°F | 62 mm | 76% | 67% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | 53 mm | 71% | 62% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 11°C / 52°F | 70 mm | 68% | 67% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 84 mm | 63% | 55% |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 18°C / 64°F | 47 mm | 53% | 40% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 18°C / 64°F | 32 mm | 49% | 34% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 14°C / 57°F | 41 mm | 53% | 46% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | 60 mm | 67% | 54% |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 38°F | 55 mm | 79% | 66% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | -1°C / 30°F | 62 mm | 81% | 64% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Plovdiv?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Plovdiv →Other Bulgaria cities in May
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Plovdiv in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Plovdiv?
May is a reasonable time for Plovdiv: highs around 23°C and about 70 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Plovdiv in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Plovdiv in May?
Plovdiv typically gets around 70 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Plovdiv (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.