Dresden weather in May (Saxony, Germany)

Is Dresden a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Dresden during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Dresden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 217 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dresden climate page with graphs.

 

Dresden, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 217 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in May

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Dresden, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dresden.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Germany? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Germany. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.