On Tuesday, May 19, weather conditions across Bulgaria will remain mostly cloudy, with instability increasing in the afternoon hours, especially in the southern half of the country and mountainous regions.
Forecasters expect scattered rain showers after midday, mainly in southern areas and the mountains, where precipitation may be accompanied by thunderstorms. Northern Bulgaria will continue to experience windy conditions. Daily highs will range between 19°C and 24°C, with Sofia expected to reach around 20°C.
In mountainous areas, cloud cover will dominate throughout the day. Short-lived but locally intense showers are forecast after noon, particularly over the Rila-Rhodope region and central Stara Planina, with thunderstorms in some locations. Winds will initially blow from the west-northwest at moderate strength, gradually shifting to a north-northeasterly direction in the later hours. Temperatures will reach about 15°C at 1200 meters and around 7°C at 2000 meters altitude.
Along the Black Sea coast, skies will be variable, often more heavily overcast. Morning winds will come from the west-northwest, turning in the afternoon to the east-southeast. Maximum coastal temperatures will be between 18°C and 23°C. Sea water temperatures are expected to remain between 14°C and 17°C, with wave conditions around level 2.
