Weather forecast for the Sultan's Trail: Belgrade - Sofia in May

Forecast settings

Start date
May 1
Start town
Belgrade
End date
May 26
End town
Sofia
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Change forecast settingsSwitch to imperial units (°F, in, mi)
Total days
26
Total distance
556 km
Daily distance
21.4 km
Average high
21°C
Average low
11°C
Average precipitation
2.6 mm/day

The Sultans Trail from Belgrade to Sofia offers a journey through a variety of weather conditions as you trek across diverse regions. Starting in Serbia, you can expect moderate May weather with average high temperatures around the low to mid-20s°C, and lows generally ranging between 10°C and 12°C. Weather patterns include frequent sunny days and possibilities of patchy rain, partly cloudy skies, and moderate rain showers, with precipitation generally more likely as you move away from Belgrade.

As you continue your route into Bulgaria, the weather remains relatively consistent with slightly cooler average highs around 20°C to 21°C and lows around 9°C to 11°C. The likelihood of rain increases, with more frequent occurrences of moderate to heavy rain showers and patchy rain possibilities. You'll encounter overcast days more commonly, and the average precipitation tends to rise compared to the earlier part of the trail.

Overall, the weather along the Sultans Trail is variable with a blend of sunny and rainy conditions. While temperatures are generally mild, prepare for fluctuating weather patterns as you progress deeper into the journey.

Not done walking in Sofia?

Comparing weather across different Caminos?

Looking for inspiration?

Browse our overviews:
Loading overviews...

Looking for a weather forecast for a different Camino?

Loading caminos...

Want to leave some feedback?

Would you like me to add a new feature to the app? Or did you notice that something isn't working the way it should? Please Let me know!