Kempten weather in May (Bavaria, Germany)

What can you expect from the weather in Kempten during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Kempten generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Kempten in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kempten, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kempten in May?

For visitors traveling to Kempten, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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