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

Interested in knowing the climate of Dortmund in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Dortmund generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Dortmund in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 236 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dortmund, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 236 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Dortmund, 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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