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

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

Temperatures

May in Altena generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Altena in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 236 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers 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 Altena climate page with graphs.

 

Altena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 236 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

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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 Altena, 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?

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