Jena weather in May (Thuringia, Germany)

Wondering what the weather is like in Jena during May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Jena usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Jena in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 212 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 Jena climate page with graphs.

 

Jena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Erfurt, Germany (39 KM, 24 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 Jena, 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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