Idar-Oberstein weather in May (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Idar-Oberstein this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Idar-Oberstein includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Idar-Oberstein in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August 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 Idar-Oberstein climate page with graphs.

 

Idar-Oberstein, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Trier, Germany (49 KM, 30 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.

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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 Idar-Oberstein, 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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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