Hessen weather in May
Planning a getaway to Hessen 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 Hessen in May?
Hessen is a region in Germany. May in Hessen generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Willingen at 17°C to pleasant in Lampertheim at 21°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Lampertheim and 7°C in Willingen.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Friedberg with an average of 64 mm to moderate rainfall in Vielbrunn with 91 mm. The city Frankfurt/Main usually sees around 213 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hessen in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hessen climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hessen?
Frankfurt/Main
In May Frankfurt/Main generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Willingen
In May Willingen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kassel
In May Kassel generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Medebach
In May Medebach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Frankenau
In May Frankenau generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Hessen?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Hessen. Typically, the climate in Frankfurt/Main is perfect. 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 May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Frankfurt/Main. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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