Hildesheim weather in May (Lower-Saxony, Germany)

Interested in knowing the climate of Hildesheim in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Hildesheim includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Hildesheim in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 216 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand 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 Hildesheim climate page with graphs.

 

Hildesheim, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hanover, Germany (28 KM, 17 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 Hildesheim, 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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