Weather in Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria in May
In an average May, Sofia sees a daily high around 19°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
1994-05-25
Lowest
6°C
1991-05-25
Low
Highest
16°C
2006-05-24
Lowest
-3°C
1982-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
32°C
1994-05-25
Lowest
-9°C
1987-05-09
Humidity
Highest
12.9 g/m³
2020-05-19
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1990-05-04
Wind
Highest
41 km/h
1995-05-13
Lowest
5 km/h
1985-05-16
Precip
Wettest
147 mm
2012
Driest
29 mm
2000
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