Dessau weather in May (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Dessau during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Dessau experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Dessau in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dessau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Magdeburg, Germany (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

Find out more about the weather in Germany 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 Dessau, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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