Plovdiv weather in May
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C, with around 11 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Plovdiv. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
23°C
Average low
13°C
Rainy days
11 days
Best months to visit
May, June, July, August, September
What to do in Plovdiv in May
Whatever the weather, Plovdiv rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Old Town walking and museum visits
Roman amphitheater tours and performances
Art galleries and street art tours
Museum of Fine Art visits
Hiking nearby Rodopi Mountains
Local wine tasting and restaurant dining
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
7C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
March
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
April
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
27C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
31C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
October
19C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
November
13C
Cool, with occasional showers.
December
9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
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