Many tourists are wondering what may be like May, the last month of spring, in Bulgaria. This period is ideal, as weather conditions are rapidly improving, but there is no heat either. Daylight hours are becoming significantly longer. It gets dark now only at 20.30. In this regard, you can fully enjoy the walks.
The snow cover has completely melted at the ski resorts. Now they can function as centers of route tourism. However, it is too early to go to these areas, because the daytime temperature is + 3C, and the nighttime is -1C. In the southern regions and on the Black Sea coast, where the Mediterranean climate reigns, the air temperature during the day is about + 20C, at night - + 12C. It is important to remember that in some areas it can be a couple of degrees colder.
In the southern regions of Bulgaria, there can be one wet week in May. The exception is Sunny Beach, where there can be 11 rainy days. If you move north, the amount of precipitation will increase rapidly. It is important to note that Varna is flooded for almost half a month, Sofia - a third of a month, Golden Sands - 11 days, Albena - about 8 days.
Holidays and festivals in Bulgaria in May
When planning a vacation in Bulgaria in May, you can attend interesting events.
- At the beginning of the month, a traditional consumer goods and technology fair is held in Plovdiv. The exhibition area is 360,000 square meters.
- On May 18, an action is held in Bulgaria: all museums can be visited free of charge. This action is held within the framework of the International Day of Museums.
- May 24 - Day of Slavic Literature and Culture. By tradition, book exhibitions, literary readings, fairs are held in Bulgaria.
- At the end of May, the Festival of Roses is held in Kazanlak, which is timed to coincide with the season of picking rose petals. This event finds manifestations even in Sofia and Plovdiv. Locals enjoy folk festivities and come to concerts of folklore groups.
Prices for tourist trips to Bulgaria in May
Bulgaria is one of the cheapest resort countries in Europe, even at the height of the tourist season. Due to the fact that in May a beach holiday is not yet possible, prices are lower than in summer. However, in order to achieve the desired savings, it is important to take advantage of early booking.
