Weather in May in Lower-Saxony
Planning a journey to Lower-Saxony this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Lower-Saxony in May?
Lower-Saxony is a region in Germany. May in Lower-Saxony generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Borkum at 14°C to pleasant in Lüchow at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Lüchow and 10°C in Borkum.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Spiekeroog with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Altenau with 77 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 216 hours of sunshine in Hanover. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Lower-Saxony for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lower-Saxony climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Lower-Saxony?
Hanover
In May Hanover 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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Braunlage
In May Braunlage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cuxhaven
In May Cuxhaven generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Norden
In May Norden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sankt Andreasberg
In May Sankt Andreasberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°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 Lower-Saxony?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Hanover, May might be a good time to visit Lower-Saxony. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Hanover. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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