Altenburg weather in May (Thuringia, Germany)

How does the weather in Altenburg usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Altenburg is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Altenburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 229 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Altenburg climate page with graphs.

 

Altenburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leipzig, Germany (40 KM, 24 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 Altenburg, 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?

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

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