Bonn weather in May (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

How is the weather in Bonn in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Bonn 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.

Bonn in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 191 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bonn, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in May

Find out more about the weather in Germany in May and which places have the best weather 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 Bonn in May?

For visitors traveling to Bonn, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Germany? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Germany. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.