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 high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point9°C / 49°F
Sunshine10.8 h/day
Daylight14.6 h
Wind12 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.

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