What is the weather like in Bucharest vs Sofia in May?

In May, Bucharest averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Sofia averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 72 mm.

Bucharest vs Sofia in May

Bucharest is the better pick in May — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bucharest is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Sofia is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Bucharest vs Sofia — May climate, side by side

	🇷🇴 Bucharest	🇧🇬 Sofia
Comfort score	90/100 (S)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	21°C
Avg high / low	24° / 10°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	78 mm	72 mm
Rainy days	9	15
Humidity	68%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	48	43

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Bucharest 🇷🇴 Romanianice, a little rain, clean air · best September90
Sofia 🇧🇬 Bulgarianice, a little rain, clean air · best September85

Bucharest vs Sofia in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bucharest or Sofia?: Bucharest is the better pick in May — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bucharest is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Sofia is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Bucharest vs Sofia in May?: In May, Bucharest averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Sofia averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 72 mm.