Gifhorn weather in May (Lower-Saxony, Germany)

Interested in knowing the climate of Gifhorn in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Gifhorn experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Gifhorn in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 216 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Gifhorn. May, June, July, August and September 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 Gifhorn climate page with graphs.

 

Gifhorn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hanover, Germany (56 KM, 34 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 Gifhorn, 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

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