Brandenburg Weather in May

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

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Potsdam Burg (Spreewald) Wendisch Rietz Lübbenau

Planning a journey to Brandenburg, Germany this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Brandenburg in May

Brandenburg, Germany is a region in Germany. May in Brandenburg generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Potsdam.

For specific regional insights in Brandenburg, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Manschnow with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Belzig with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Potsdam enjoys about 230 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Brandenburg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Brandenburg — and find the best time to visit. (based on Potsdam)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Brandenburg in May

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

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 Brandenburg

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

Temperature range in Brandenburg (May)

Precipitation variation in Brandenburg (May)

Potsdam

In May Potsdam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
230 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Potsdam →

Burg (Spreewald)

In May Burg (Spreewald) generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
214 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Burg (Spreewald) →

Wendisch Rietz

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
230 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Wendisch Rietz →

Lübbenau

In May Lübbenau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
214 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lübbenau →

Lübben

In May Lübben 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
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
214 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lübben →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Brandenburg in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Potsdam 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Burg (Spreewald) 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Wendisch Rietz 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Lübbenau 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Lübben 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bad Saarow-Pieskow 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Brandenburg weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Brandenburg, Germany in May?

May in Brandenburg, Germany brings perfect weather. In Potsdam, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Brandenburg, Germany in May?

Daytime temperatures in Potsdam peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Brandenburg, Germany get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Potsdam averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Brandenburg, Germany.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Brandenburg, Germany?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Brandenburg, Germany. Typically, the climate in Potsdam is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Brandenburg, Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Potsdam. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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