Potsdam weather in May (Brandenburg, Germany)

Is May a good time to explore Potsdam weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Potsdam experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Potsdam in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, 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 Potsdam climate page with graphs.

 

Potsdam, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Berlin, Germany (24 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Potsdam, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Germany? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Germany. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.