Gdańsk weather in May (Pomerania, Poland)

Planning a trip to Gdańsk in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Gdańsk generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Gdańsk in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 239 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gdańsk, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 239 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in May

Find out more about the weather in Poland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Gdańsk in May?

For visitors traveling to Gdańsk, 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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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