Kalkar weather in May (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

How is the weather in Kalkar in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Kalkar the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Kalkar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Kalkar. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Kalkar climate page with graphs.

 

Kalkar, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bocholt, Germany (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

Find out more about the weather in Germany in May and which places have the best weather 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 Kalkar in May?

For visitors traveling to Kalkar, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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