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

How is the weather in Duisburg in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Duisburg the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Duisburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Duisburg, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cologne, Germany (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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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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 Duisburg in May?

For visitors traveling to Duisburg, 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

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