Black Forest

Black Forest Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Black Forest, Germany in May.

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Baden-Baden Freiburg im Breisgau Tübingen Offenburg

Planning a trip to the Black Forest, Germany this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Black Forest in May

The Black Forest, Germany is a region in Germany. May in the Black Forest generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Rottweil to 21°C (70°F) in Offenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Offenburg and 8°C (46°F) in Rottweil.

To explore the conditions in the Black Forest, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Offenburg with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Rottweil with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Baden-Baden sees around 226 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Black Forest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Black Forest — and find the best time to visit. (based on Baden-Baden)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Black Forest in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Black Forest.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Black Forest

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Black Forest, Germany?

Temperature range in the Black Forest (May)

Precipitation variation in the Black Forest (May)

Baden-Baden

In May Baden-Baden generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
226 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Baden-Baden →

Freiburg im Breisgau

In May Freiburg im Breisgau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
205 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Freiburg im Breisgau →

Tübingen

In May Tübingen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
217 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Tübingen →

Offenburg

In May Offenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
205 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Offenburg →

Rottweil

In May Rottweil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
172 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Black Forest in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baden-Baden 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Freiburg im Breisgau 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Tübingen 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Offenburg 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Rottweil 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

The Black Forest weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Black Forest, Germany in May?

Expect pleasant weather across the Black Forest, Germany in May. The popular destination of Baden-Baden averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Black Forest, Germany in May?

Baden-Baden averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does the Black Forest, Germany get a lot of rain in May?

Baden-Baden typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 112 mm (4.4 in) on average across the Black Forest, Germany.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Black Forest, Germany?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Black Forest, Germany 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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