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Hildesheim Weather in May

May in Hildesheim brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 19°C (66°F) and nights dropping to 8°C (46°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 68 mm (2.7 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Hildesheim in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain, averaging 68 mm (2.7 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Hildesheim in May

Daytime temperatures in Hildesheim reach 19°C (66°F) in May, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to 8°C (46°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Hildesheim in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 216 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Hildesheim.

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Hildesheim Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 216 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hanover, Germany (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Hildesheim in May

For Hildesheim in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Hildesheim in May

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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