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

What should you pack for a trip to Erkelenz in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Erkelenz is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Erkelenz in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 199 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Erkelenz. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Erkelenz climate page with graphs.

 

Erkelenz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Düsseldorf, Germany (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

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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 Erkelenz, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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