Bergisch Gladbach weather in May (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

What can you expect from the weather in Bergisch Gladbach during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Bergisch Gladbach generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Bergisch Gladbach in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bergisch Gladbach climate page with graphs.

 

Bergisch Gladbach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cologne, Germany (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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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 Bergisch Gladbach in May?

For visitors traveling to Bergisch Gladbach, 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 in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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