Germany weather in May
Planning a getaway to Germany this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Germany in May?
May in Germany generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Putgarten at 13°C to pleasant in Rust at 21°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Rust and 10°C in Putgarten.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Putgarten with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Weißbach with 208 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Berlin. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Germany in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Germany climate page.
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Average weather in Berlin
In May Berlin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cologne
In May Cologne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Binz
In May Binz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Munich
In May Munich generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hamburg
In May Hamburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Germany?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Germany with overall perfect weather in Berlin. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Berlin. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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