Gießen weather in May (Hessen, Germany)

How's the weather trend in Gießen as May approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gießen includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Gießen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 213 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gießen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 213 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (59 KM, 37 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Gießen, 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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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