Heidelberg weather in May (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Heidelberg during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Heidelberg during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Heidelberg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

 

Heidelberg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mannheim, Germany (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

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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 Heidelberg, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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