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

What should you pack for a trip to Monschau in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Monschau typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Monschau in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, 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 Monschau climate page with graphs.

 

Monschau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Botrange, Belgium (11 KM, 7 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.

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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 Monschau, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

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 Monschau.

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