North Rhine-Westphalia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to North Rhine-Westphalia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in May?
North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. May in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Schmallenberg at 17°C and pleasant in Pulheim at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Pulheim and 7°C in Schmallenberg.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gangelt with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Reiste with 99 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 199 hours of sunshine in Cologne. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at May's conditions in North Rhine-Westphalia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Rhine-Westphalia's yearly weather, check out our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Cologne
In May Cologne 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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Düsseldorf
In May Düsseldorf generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Winterberg
In May Winterberg 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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Schmallenberg
In May Schmallenberg 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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Essen
In May Essen 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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Is May the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to North Rhine-Westphalia. Typically, the climate in Cologne is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cologne. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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