Katowice weather in May (Silesia, Poland)

What does the weather outlook for Katowice look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Katowice is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Katowice in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 182 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Katowice climate page with graphs.

 

Katowice, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kraków, Poland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Poland in May

Find out more about the weather in Poland 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 Katowice, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Katowice.

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