Bulgaria's May Weather: From Autumn Chill to Summer Sizzle - Forecast Revealed
As Bulgaria transitions into May, meteorologists predict a rollercoaster of temperatures, ranging from autumnal lows to summery highs across the country.
Overnight, expect considerable cloud cover, particularly in western regions, accompanied by showers. In Northwestern Bulgaria, expect a west-northwest wind bringing colder air. Across the rest of the country, the wind will be moderate from the south-southwest. Minimum temperatures will range from 13°C to 18°C, slightly lower in northwestern areas, with Sofia at around 13°C.
Tomorrow, expect the development of cumulus and cumulus-rain clouds, leading to rain showers becoming more widespread and intense in the afternoon and evening, especially in Western Bulgaria. Thunderstorms and hail are also likely. South-Eastern Bulgaria may remain mostly dry, with rainfall expected overnight into Thursday. Winds will be moderate to west-northwest in the northwestern half of the country, temporarily strong from the south-southwest in the southeast. Maximum temperatures will range from about 12°C in the extreme northwest to 27°C in some areas of Eastern Bulgaria, with Sofia around 20°C.
In mountainous areas, expect mostly cloudy conditions with afternoon showers and thunderstorms. A moderate to strong south-westerly wind will prevail, shifting to northwest in the evening, bringing colder air and increased precipitation. Maximum temperatures at 1200 m will be around 17°C and around 7°C at 2000 m.
Cloudiness over the Black Sea will vary, with significant coverage but little precipitation expected until evening. A moderate to temporarily strong south-southwest wind will blow, maintaining warm temperatures between 24°C and 27°C. Sea temperatures will be around 15°C-16°C, with sea swell at 3-4 points.
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Over the next 24 hours, much of the country will experience significant cloudiness, accompanied by widespread rain in Central and Eastern Bulgaria
According to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), Western Bulgaria is set to bask in sunshine today, while the eastern regions brace for clouds and rain
During the night, expect mostly clear skies with scattered high clouds, bringing generally calm weather with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 10°C, around 5°C in Sofia
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Overnight, cloud cover will disperse and decrease to mostly clear skies across the western half of the country, while rain will persist in the eastern regions
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