Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Germany this May.
Germany, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 13°C (55°F) in Putgarten to 21°C (70°F) in Rust. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Rust and 10°C (50°F) in Putgarten.
Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Germany on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Berlin. That makes May a pleasant month for Germany.
After dark, Berlin cools to about 9°C (48°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Rust has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 21°C (70°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 10°C (50°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Putgarten stands out as the coolest city in Germany for the month of May. Daytime highs average 13°C (55°F) and it cools down to about 10°C (50°F) at night.
Across Germany, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Feldberg (172 hours) to sunny in Rostock (260 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 10°C (50°F) in Emden this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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