Oberstdorf weather in May (Bavaria, Germany)

Wondering what the weather is like in Oberstdorf during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Oberstdorf includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Oberstdorf in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Oberstdorf. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November 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 Oberstdorf climate page with graphs.

 

Oberstdorf, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 46% *  

* Data from: St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in May

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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