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Ettal Weather in May

Ettal in May averages 16°C (61°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. May is part of the rainy season, so frequent rainfall is typical.

Rainfall in Ettal in May

As part of the rainy season, Ettal sees around 18 days of rain in May, with an average of 187 mm (7.4 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Ettal in May

Temperatures in Ettal in May top out at 16°C (61°F) and drop to 6°C (43°F) overnight. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Ettal in May

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 177 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ettal. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Ettal Temperature in May

Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
61%
Precipitation
187 mm (7.4 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
85% *
Sunshine
177 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (33 KM, 21 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ettal in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Ettal in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Camping
    3/10

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