Ratzeburg weather in May (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany)

Will it be warm or cold in Ratzeburg this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Ratzeburg typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Ratzeburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 221 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Ratzeburg climate page with graphs.

 

Ratzeburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamburg, Germany (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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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 Ratzeburg, 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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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