May weather forecastSozopol, Bulgaria

Weather in May

Sozopol in May is the epitome of spring moving towards summer. The warmth is now more prominent, and the city basks in increased hours of sunshine. Beach days begin to make an appearance in the locals' calendars, as the sea temperature gets tempting. The air remains damp from the showers, but the colorful blossoms in Sozopol are a sight to behold during this month. The average temperature high mounts up to 21°C (69.8°F), indicating summer's impending arrival.

Temperature

As Sozopol, Bulgaria, transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a refreshing 16°C (60.8°F) in April to an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F). Throughout the month of May, Sozopol sees a steady low-temperature average of 12°C (53.6°F).

Rainfall

In Sozopol, during May, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. In Sozopol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 568mm (22.36") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Sozopol, the average seawater temperature in May is 15.6°C (60.1°F).
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 15.6°C (60.1°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sozopol is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May in Sozopol, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 20:39 EEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sozopol is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sozopol is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.