Gummersbach weather in May (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gummersbach during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

May in Gummersbach generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Gummersbach in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 199 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 generally stands out with 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 Gummersbach climate page with graphs.

 

Gummersbach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cologne, Germany (43 KM, 26 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Gummersbach, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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