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Frankfurt/Main weather in May (Hessen, Germany)

What is the weather forecast for Frankfurt/Main in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Frankfurt/Main during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Frankfurt/Main in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 213 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Frankfurt/Main. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Frankfurt/Main, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 213 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (9 KM, 6 Miles).

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.

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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 Frankfurt/Main, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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