Borovets

What’s the weather like in Borovets in May?

The snow has disappeared this month and the temperatures begin to warm up in this pretty Bulgarian resort. The Borovets weather in May makes it a great time to visit and explore the town and surrounding mountains in a mild climate. You’ll probably see some showers in May though as it’s the wettest time.

Geographical influences

Borovets is found on the northern slopes of the vast Rila mountains, in the south west of Bulgaria, about 50km north of Bansko. The weather in Borovets in May is a mixture of cool late spring air and milder air from the Aegean and Ionian Sea. This mix can create showers and around 80mm is likely to fall across 15 rain-affected days.

Averages

The weather in Borovets is mild in May. You can expect an average daytime temperature of 11°C, rising to around 14°C on occasional hotter days. Even the very coldest days shouldn’t drop below 6°C or 7°C. You’ll make the most of the sunshine too this month in Borovets. Expect to see an average of seven hours sun each day from 15 hours of daylight. UV levels are low and wind speeds are light at 4mph, so exploring the sights and hills around Borovets will be quite comfortable and hiking to the Musala Peak could be a fun day.