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

Can you expect sunny skies in Alpen in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Alpen experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Alpen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Alpen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Alpen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bocholt, Germany (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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 Alpen, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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