Garmisch-Partenkirchen weather in May (Bavaria, Germany)

Planning a trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Garmisch-Partenkirchen generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

With around 206 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen climate page with graphs.

 

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 45% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Innsbruck, Austria (31 KM, 19 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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