Birkenwald weather in May (Alsace, France)

Thinking of visiting Birkenwald in May? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Birkenwald typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Birkenwald in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 205 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Birkenwald, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Strasbourg, France (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Birkenwald, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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