May · Bulgaria
Best time to visit Sozopol in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sozopol in May
Average temperature 16°C, 30 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Sozopol scores 6.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sozopol's wooden houses and Byzantine churches sit on a rocky Black Sea peninsula with sandy beaches nearby.
May in Sozopol — workable with trade-offs
May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 daylight hours.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sozopol in May?
- In May, Sozopol averages 16°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Sozopol?
- May earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sozopol in May?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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