Kaiserslautern weather in May (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Will it be warm or cold in Kaiserslautern this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Kaiserslautern usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Kaiserslautern in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 217 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kaiserslautern.

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, 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 Kaiserslautern climate page with graphs.

 

Kaiserslautern, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mannheim, Germany (50 KM, 31 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 Kaiserslautern, 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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