Sofia weather in May
May in Sofia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Sofia · #119 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sofia climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sofia in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sofia?
- May in Sofia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Sofia on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Sofia in May?
- In May, Sofia averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 64.8 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sofia in May?
- Sofia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.