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spring comes, everything blooms, the totality sunny days increases, pleasant, warm weather sets in. What should travelers expect, what kind of vacation to expect and which region to choose?

Weather in Bulgaria in May

May weather is unpredictable and changeable. During the day, the air temperature can reach +25°C, but in the evening it gets colder, up to +11-12°C. You should bring a windbreaker or cardigan with you. The duration of daylight hours and the number of sunny hours (sunset no earlier than 20-00) allows you to get good tan, but swimming is still uncomfortable - + 15-19 ° C is suitable only for seasoned bathers. Rainfall is substantial.

The state received its name in 681, since then it has not changed, which is unprecedented in European history.

Weather by regions in Bulgaria

For the most part, warm, but not hot weather is established throughout the country. It is quite suitable for boardwalks and sightseeing. You can soak up the sun, but it is unlikely that you will be able to swim. Snow tracks are no longer available, you can only go hiking or trekking.

The oldest gold treasure was found in Bulgaria, consisting of 3,000 objects and dating back at least 6,000 years.

What to do in Bulgaria in May

The calendar of cultural events in May in Bulgaria is quite rich:

Thus, the Balkan Folklore Festival takes place in Veliky Tarnovo. It lasts 10 days;
in Gabrovo - a festival of humor. A large parade is organized, the participants of which dress up in funny outfits. Various performances are arranged everywhere;
in late May-early June, the festival of the rose, the national flower of Bulgaria, takes place. The country produces 70% of the world's rose oil production. The holiday takes place in the pink valley of Kazanlak and includes competitions, competitions, fireworks.

Gestures and facial expressions of local residents are different from the usual. For example, Bulgarians nod when they want to say “no” and shake their heads when they want to say “yes”.

What to see?

The last month of spring in Bulgaria is a comfortable time for seeing numerous sights: the sun does not get too hot, the sky is often covered with clouds. For evening hours or in case of rain, it is better to grab a windbreaker.

The ancient stone streets of Nessebar have not yet become hot from the summer heat, a walk is a real pleasure. Attention should be paid to the old residential buildings and numerous temples in the Byzantine style - Christ Pantokrator, John the Baptist, St. Paraskeva, St. Stephen.

The Rila Cross consists of 140 microscopic biblical scenes (the size of a grain of rice) and includes 1,500 figurines.

Climbing the mountain to the Rylsky Monastery, founded in the 10th century, is much easier in cool weather than in summer. The monastery is located at an altitude of 1147 m above sea level. The modern appearance of the complex acquired after the fire of the XVIII century. Here are stored miraculous icons and relics, frescoes amaze with their beauty, the air is fresh and fragrant.

When choosing Bulgaria as the place of your May vacation, you should be prepared for the cold sea and evening coolness. The main advantages of a trip during this time period are convenient sightseeing of interesting places, visiting regional holidays and the absence of crowds of tourists.

Air temperature and precipitation in Bulgaria in May

City	At night	Medium	Happy	Precipitation	Days with precipitation
Sofia	9.8°C	15.4°C	21.1°C	67 mm	13
Bansko	7.6°С	13.3°C	19.7°C	65 mm
Burgas	13.4°С	18°С	22.6°C	49.9 mm	5.9
Varna	10.8°C	15.4°C	20.4°C	43.9 mm	6.9
Veliko Tarnovo	10.8°C	18.1°C	24.3°C	88 mm

Many of us think about where to spend the May holidays almost six months before the holiday season. If savings for vacation are not average, but you want to go somewhere, do not forget about Bulgaria. In this article on the Tour-Calendar you will find out what this country has prepared for its guests in last month spring.

Weather in Bulgaria in May and May holidays

Late spring in Bulgaria gets busier. This month, preparations for the opening of the tourist season are in full swing, but some coastal cafes and restaurants are already happily welcoming their guests. If you want to indulge in a calm, measured rest, bask in the bright, but still gentle rays of the sun, breathe in the incredibly transparent and clean sea air, saturated with the intoxicating aromas of steppe herbs, and admire the most beautiful landscapes, then May is the most suitable period. Finally set up for real warm weather, you can safely take off your boots and jackets, changing them to something lighter and more elegant. Renewed nature is already finally waking up, delighting with lush greenery on the lawns and indescribable colors of flowers blooming luxuriantly in the flower beds. All this, combined with the divine aromas exuded by them, causes genuine admiration and sets the tone for high spirits. Especially in the Rose Valley, which blooms with its characteristic colors (usually in the second half of the month). Daylight hours have increased significantly, and it starts to get dark no earlier than 20.30. And this means that there will be much more time for walks, which, of course, cannot but rejoice. But, unfortunately, not everything is so smooth. May in Bulgaria has several important nuances, which everyone who intends to come here needs to know about. The country has a fairly compact territory, however, it lies in two climatic zones. In this regard, the weather conditions in its different regions differ markedly from each other. The last snow has melted at the ski bases, and now they begin to function as centers of route tourism. But we would not advise you to rush to go there, it's still very early: -1 °C at night and up to +3 °C during the day.

Varna Sofia Sunny Beach Golden Sands Burgas Nessebar Albena Sozopol Pamporovo

Directly in the southern regions and on the Black Sea coast, where the Mediterranean climate dominates, during the day the air warms up to +20 .. +21 ° C, but in the evening it cools rapidly - on average to +12 ° C. And these are the highest night temperatures in Bulgaria. When choosing a specific resort for recreation, you should keep in mind that somewhere it will be warmer, and somewhere, on the contrary, cooler. At first glance, a difference of a couple of degrees is not critical, but in fact, on windy days, it is perfectly felt. So, the highest extremes are recorded in Pomorie, and Sunny Beach, occupying the southern part of the coast: +12..+21 °C. Although on some days the thermometer indicates all +25 ° C. So take a swimsuit with you - in case everything favors sunbathing (the number of hours of solar heat here reaches 8 per day). And do not forget about the umbrella: May owes a riot of greenery to light, almost like summer, rains. In the cities we have listed, according to statistics, exactly 1 wet week is recorded. The exception is only with 11 days. As you move north, temperatures will drop slightly and rainfall will increase. Such resort areas as Balchik, Kranevo, Golden Sands are not yet very attractive for vacationers: +19..+20 °C at noon, +11..+12 °C at night. It is noteworthy that the mode of distribution of precipitation here is heterogeneous. Most floods Varna - almost half a month, followed by 11 days, in Albena - about 8 days. greets its guests with a “weepy” disposition - almost a third of May is marked by showers. During the day - up to + 20 ° C, but in the evenings it is much colder - around + 9 ° C. Such a large daily range is explained by the location of the capital at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level.

What to do in Bulgaria in May?

Don't be put off by the rain, no amount of rain can spoil your rapturous impressions of this wonderful corner of the earth. In May, the sun generously gilds the skin, and the gardens are buried in bloom. It is impossible to ignore the rare beauty of nature - the local panoramas are simply amazing. Everyone gets to know them in their own way. Someone enjoys an impeccable environment by renting a house on a quiet sea shore. Someone uses the healing power of earth and water, improving their health in one of the climatic resorts. Well, inquisitive comrades get tremendous pleasure from sightseeing in this ancient country.

beach holiday

Going to Bulgaria in late spring, count on a full-fledged beach holiday do not have to. And here the point is not even in insufficiently warmed air, but in the low temperature of the water. In the southern part of the coast, it is about +16..+17 °C, and in the northern part - no more than +15 °C. True, in the last days of May, these figures can be a degree higher. Nevertheless, only a few decide to plunge. But if it didn’t grow together with sea baths this month, then with sunny ones everything is much more optimistic. The UV index becomes noticeably higher, so with regular visits to the beach, it is quite possible to achieve a beautiful tan.

The only thing that sometimes prevents this is short-term rains, after which the sky remains gloomy for some time. For most of May, the sea is relatively calm. During this period, divers are activated, eager to marvel at the diversity of the underwater world. They dive in wetsuits, so they do not experience any discomfort. The kingdom of Neptune is replete with outlandish representatives of marine flora and fauna, and also stores the remains of sunken ships in its depths. Occasionally, storms rage on the sea. However, I must admit, there is a certain amount of romance in this. Refined natures will certainly agree with us.

Entertainment and excursions

In May, nature itself disposes to be alone with her. The sightseeing trails are still deserted, so the contemplation of her masterpieces will take place, as it should be, in an atmosphere of peace and ringing silence. Such walks do not endure fuss. However, if you want to turn to the services of professional guides, you will only benefit from this. Bulgarians who miss travelers will gladly show you the most spectacular places in their homeland. Crystal clear lakes, verdant mountain slopes, cool forests, sheer cliffs, vast National parks and magnificent rose plantations. By the way, the latter in the spring become the subject of interest of a wide range of the tourist community. Bulgaria is called the "land of roses", and in May the rose flowers burst into a riot of blooms. So the Rose Valley is definitely worth a visit. And if not in the first place, then at least in the second. What does this trip guarantee? First of all, aesthetic pleasure.

Have you ever watched hundreds of thousands of roses open at dawn without saying a word? Or hear millions of petals rustle? It is these moments that are remembered all my life - to the smallest details and sensations, becoming an outlet during periods of despondency. In addition, in the Valley of Roses you will learn how the collection of rose petals is organized and how rose oil is prepared. And during the festival, which falls on May 21, you can buy oil at a significant discount. Everyone who comes to the valley stops in the nearest town to it - Kazanlak. On holidays, its hotels are overcrowded, so it is better to think about booking a room in advance. Another mandatory point of any excursion program is the Botanical Garden in Balchik. Its core collection includes specimens from 400 botanical gardens around the world, many of which are endemic. But the main treasure is the alley of giant cacti.

Not less popular biosphere reserve"Srebrina", so called because of the huge lake, which in the light of the moon looks like real silver.

Holidays and festivals

The beginning of the month in Plovdiv is marked by a consumer goods and technology fair, set up on an area of 360,000 sq. meters. On May 18, connoisseurs of historical artifacts are invited to visit museums. Within the " international day museums" admission is absolutely free. May 24 is marked in the event calendar as the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture, accompanied by the opening book fairs, fairs and literary readings.

At the end of May, Kazanlak hosts a grandiose Rose Festival, timed to coincide with the traditional season of picking petals. It seems that from such an abundance of flowers in shops, markets, squares and on the streets, their persistent aroma spreads in the air for several hundred kilometers.

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How to relax in Bulgaria in May on your own

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In May, Bulgaria cannot boast of stable weather, however, there are a lot of clear sunny days. This month is good for cultural and educational recreation, treatment and gastronomic pleasures. You will sunbathe, gain strength, replenish your body with the missing vitamins (cherries and strawberries ripen) and return home rested and ready for new challenges. Tour-Calendar wishes you a great vacation!

In Bulgaria beach season starts in May and thanks to the warm Mediterranean climate, you can swim in the Black Sea already at the beginning of the month. But this applies only to some resorts, such as Burgas and Golden Sands, as it is still a little cool in the more northern regions of the country.

Inexpensive holidays in Bulgaria with children

Bulgaria is a country where you can find holidays for every taste and "purse"- starting from a wonderful beach holiday in hotels and sanatoriums and ending with educational excursions to the historical and natural attractions of this beautiful region. In May, the season also begins in the resorts of other countries, where you can relax abroad no less exciting and for a small price.

In May, holidays with children will be calm and comfortable. Golden Sands- this is a great place where you can relax with the whole family on the Black Sea coast. On the territory of this Bulgarian resort there are many healing mineral springs, on the basis of which balneological centers have been built, offering a variety of wellness procedures for both adults and children.

The Golden Sands beach, 3500 meters long and 100 meters wide, can accommodate a large number of vacationers. Here are the most different kinds beach activities such as: volleyball, water skiing, banana, water bicycles and motorcycles, yacht trips, as well as the most popular water sports among young people (diving, windsurfing and parasailing). The Aquapolis water park is a favorite place for both children and adults, where you can spend the whole day riding water slides and swimming in clean pools.

In the evening, there are many different nightclubs, bars and discos.

Nessebar- one of the most popular resorts on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, which is located on a rocky peninsula, 800 meters long and only a narrow isthmus connects it with the mainland.

Beach holidays in Nessebar are beautiful beaches with clean sand, the warm Black Sea and picturesque rocks. Both adults and children can relax here. Hotels of different categories provide only the highest quality service, even if these are three-star complexes. Also, this resort is famous for its ancient temples, which you can visit during your vacation. The most famous are the Church of St. Stephen, Christ Pantocrator and John Aliturgetos, and the Church of the Holy Virgin, where the world-famous miraculous icon is kept.

sunny Beach is the largest resort in Bulgaria, with a beach 8000 meters long and 100 meters wide. Everything here is created for a wonderful family and youth vacation - clean and fine sand, beautiful dunes, warm sea and high mountains. Every year new modern hotels with a high level of service appear here, large shopping centers, bars and restaurants, as well as other entertainment complexes are built.

The resort has more than 300 hotels of various categories. Diving, surfing, water skiing, parasailing, volleyball - this is just a small list of what Sunny Beach offers to its vacationers. From all over Europe, young people come here to have fun and enjoy the vibrant nightlife.

May weather and climate in Bulgaria

The weather in May is quite capricious and changeable, but it is safe to say that the warmest climate is in the south of the country. In the area of the resorts of Nessebar and Burgas, the daytime temperature can reach +21°C, and at night it drops to +12°C. In the Golden Sands resort, the daytime temperature can rise up to +27°C, and the water temperature up to +20°C. In the north of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria it is a little cooler and in the area of the city of Varna during the day the air temperature is about + 19 ° C, and at night it drops to + 11 ° C. IN mountainous areas countries, including Bansko, the average daily temperature is about +3°C, and at night it gets cold and the thermometer drops to -1°C.

The water temperature in the Black Sea varies from +15°C to +17°C. In more southern regions, a full-fledged beach season begins by the end of the month.

Prices for holidays and trips to Bulgaria

If we talk about Bulgaria, then the prices here are quite reasonable and you do not have to save all the time. So, for example, Bulgarian vodka "rakia", which is the main souvenir of the country, will cost you only 7-15 euros, a wooden doll - 6 euros, and souvenir magnets - 1-2 euros.

Prices for tours in May are not very high yet, and therefore you can buy a ticket for two to Burgas for 41,000 - 68,000 rubles with accommodation in three - five star hotels.

Prices in Bulgaria at resorts in May are very low and a typical dinner in a restaurant will be about 5-8 euros per person. Travel to public transport will cost about 0.36 euros. Renting a car will cost about 25 euros.

Rest on Golden Sands will cost 38,000 - 84,000 rubles, depending on the class of the hotel. You will spend a vacation in Nessebar for 40,000 - 52,000 rubles. In the Sunny Beach resort you can relax for 39,000 - 54,000 rubles. Sometimes tour operators offer last-minute trips to Bulgaria with a discount of 10% to 20%.

The last month of spring is a heavenly time to visit Bulgaria. Local holidays provide an opportunity not only to plunge into the sea and mountain air, saturated with the scents of flowers, but also to spend time usefully for the outlook and personal photo archive.

Tours to Bulgaria in May, falling on the first decade of the month, are popular because of the holiday Gergjovden which is celebrated on May 6th. St. George - the patron saint of farmers, as well as the protector of Bulgarian soldiers - on the same day they celebrate the Day of the Bulgarian Army, with the annual march of military vehicles and a military parade in the capital, the consecration of battle flags by the patriarch. Outside of Sofia, the holiday has long gone beyond the religious and military, on this day the fields are decorated with freshly picked flowers, folk festivals are held, a festive lunch meal with an extensive menu is obligatory.

May 18 in Bulgaria is held Museum Day. A country with a 13-century history can offer a visit to a variety of museums, including open-air ones. On this day, museums are open longer than usual. On the squares in front of some, remote expositions, photo exhibitions are arranged, free performances and concerts are held.

But on the last Saturday of May it is worth coming to Bulgaria for rose festival. On odd years it is held in Karlovo, on even years in Kazanlak. The holiday begins with the Rosober ritual near the rose field, after which the Queen of Roses is chosen in the city, in the evening a folklore festival begins - folk ensembles play, guests are treated to local dishes. It is worth seeing, and the aroma of so many blooming roses will remain in your memory for a long time.

Time difference with Moscow

The time difference between Moscow and Bulgaria is -1 hour.

Weather in Bulgaria in May

Daytime temperature +21 °C, night temperature +12 °C, sea water +16 °C.

Bulgaria constantly meets a huge number of tourists from Europe, despite the weather.

Weather in Bulgaria in May and May holidays

Late spring in Bulgaria gets busier. This month, preparations for the opening of the tourist season are in full swing, but some coastal cafes and restaurants are already happily welcoming their guests. If you want to indulge in a calm, measured rest, bask in the bright, but still gentle rays of the sun, breathe in the incredibly transparent and clean sea air, saturated with the intoxicating aromas of steppe herbs, and admire the most beautiful landscapes, then May is the most suitable period. Finally, a really warm weather has set in, you can safely take off your boots and jackets, changing them to something lighter and more elegant. Renewed nature is already finally waking up, delighting with lush greenery on the lawns and indescribable colors of flowers blooming luxuriantly in the flower beds. All this, combined with the divine aromas exuded by them, causes genuine admiration and sets the tone for high spirits. Especially in the Rose Valley, which blooms with its characteristic colors (usually in the second half of the month). Daylight hours have increased significantly, and it starts to get dark no earlier than 20.30. And this means that there will be much more time for walks, which, of course, cannot but rejoice. But, unfortunately, not everything is so smooth. May in Bulgaria has several important nuances that everyone who intends to come here needs to know about. The country has a fairly compact territory, however, it lies in two climatic zones. In this regard, the weather conditions in its different regions differ markedly from each other. The last snow has melted at the ski bases, and now they begin to function as centers of route tourism. But we would not advise you to rush to go there, it's still very early: -1 °C at night and up to +3 °C during the day.

Varna Sofia Sunny Beach Golden Sands Burgas Nessebar Albena Sozopol Pamporovo

What to do in Bulgaria in May?

Don't be put off by the rain, no amount of rain can spoil your rapturous impressions of this wonderful corner of the earth. In May, the sun generously gilds the skin, and the gardens are buried in bloom. It is impossible to ignore the rare beauty of nature - the local panoramas are simply amazing. Everyone gets to know them in their own way. Someone enjoys impeccable ecology by renting a house on a quiet seashore. Someone uses the healing power of earth and water, improving their health in one of the climatic resorts. Well, inquisitive comrades get tremendous pleasure from sightseeing in this ancient country.

beach holiday

Going to Bulgaria in late spring, you can’t count on a full-fledged beach holiday. And here the point is not even in insufficiently warmed air, but in the low temperature of the water. In the southern part of the coast, it is about +16..+17 °C, and in the northern part - no more than +15 °C. True, in the last days of May, these figures can be a degree higher. Nevertheless, only a few decide to plunge. But if it didn’t grow together with sea baths this month, then with sunny ones everything is much more optimistic. The UV index becomes noticeably higher, so with regular visits to the beach, it is quite possible to achieve a beautiful tan.

Entertainment and excursions

In May, nature itself disposes to be alone with her. The sightseeing trails are still deserted, so the contemplation of her masterpieces will take place, as it should be, in an atmosphere of peace and ringing silence. Such walks do not endure fuss. However, if you want to turn to the services of professional guides, you will only benefit from this. Bulgarians who miss travelers will gladly show you the most spectacular places in their homeland. Crystal-clear lakes, verdant mountain slopes, cool forests, sheer cliffs, vast national parks and magnificent rose plantations await you. By the way, the latter in the spring become the subject of interest of a wide range of the tourist community. Bulgaria is called the "land of roses", and in May the rose flowers burst into a riot of blooms. So the Rose Valley is definitely worth a visit. And if not in the first place, then at least in the second. What does this trip guarantee? First of all, aesthetic pleasure.

No less popular is the Srebryna biosphere reserve, so named because of the huge lake, which looks like real silver in the light of the moon.

Holidays and festivals

The beginning of the month in Plovdiv is marked by a consumer goods and technology fair, set up on an area of 360,000 sq. meters. On May 18, connoisseurs of historical artifacts are invited to visit museums. As part of the "International Museum Day" admission is absolutely free. May 24 is marked in the event calendar as the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture, accompanied by the opening of book exhibitions, fairs and literary readings.

How to relax in Bulgaria in May on your own

Have you already chosen where to go in Bulgaria in May? For a solo trip you need: