Helmstedt weather in May (Lower-Saxony, Germany)

Curious about the May weather in Helmstedt? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Helmstedt typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Helmstedt in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 221 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Helmstedt, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 221 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Magdeburg, Germany (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

Find out more about the weather in Germany in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Helmstedt in May?

For visitors traveling to Helmstedt, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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