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

Can you expect sunny skies in Aachen in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Aachen generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Aachen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Aachen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

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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 Aachen, 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

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