Chemnitz weather in May (Saxony, Germany)

What weather conditions can you expect in Chemnitz this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Chemnitz typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Chemnitz in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Chemnitz climate page with graphs.

 

Chemnitz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dresden, Germany (67 KM, 42 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Chemnitz, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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