Germany weather in May
What is the weather like in Germany in May?
The weather conditions in Germany in May vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Germany, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Oberstdorf with 9°C (49°F) to pleasant in Kaiserslautern with 21°C (70°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Kaiserslautern and 2°C (36°F) in Oberstdorf.
Precipitation in May varies from moderate in Bad Lauchstädt with an average of 45mm (1.8 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Oberstdorf with 161mm (6.3 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Germany, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?
Average weather in Berlin
In May Berlin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) 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 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Binz
In May Binz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Munich
In May Munich generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Hamburg
In May Hamburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Germany?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Germany with commonly perfect weather in Berlin. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Berlin.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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