Düsseldorf weather in May (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

What can you expect from the weather in Düsseldorf during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Düsseldorf the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Düsseldorf in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Düsseldorf, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in May

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

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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 Düsseldorf in May?

For visitors traveling to Düsseldorf, 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 in May.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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