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

How does the weather in Detmold usually fare in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Detmold tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Detmold in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

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, 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 Detmold climate page with graphs.

 

Detmold, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Detmold, 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

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