The Black Forest weather in May
Planning a getaway to the Black Forest this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Black Forest in May?
The Black Forest is a region in Germany. May in the Black Forest generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C in Rottweil to 21°C in Offenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Offenburg and 8°C in Rottweil.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Offenburg with an average of 93 mm to high rainfall in Rottweil with 129 mm. The city Baden-Baden usually sees around 226 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in the Black Forest, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Black Forest's yearly weather, check out our the Black Forest climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in the Black Forest?
Baden-Baden
In May Baden-Baden generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tübingen
In May Tübingen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Offenburg
In May Offenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Rottweil
In May Rottweil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Black Forest?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Black Forest with overall pleasant weather in Baden-Baden. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Baden-Baden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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