Oberammergau weather in May (Bavaria, Germany)

How is May weather typically in Oberammergau? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Oberammergau includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Oberammergau in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Oberammergau. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oberammergau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (30 KM, 18 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 Oberammergau, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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