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Rhineland-Palatinate Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in May.

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Cochem Bernkastel-Kues Thalfang Koblenz

Planning a journey to Rhineland-Palatinate, 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 Rhineland-Palatinate in May

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany is a region in Germany. May in Rhineland-Palatinate generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Winterspelt at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Speyer at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Speyer and 7°C (45°F) in Winterspelt.

To explore the conditions in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Stromberg with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Hinterweidenthal with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Cochem gets approximately 205 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Rhineland-Palatinate by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rhineland-Palatinate in May

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

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 Rhineland-Palatinate

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

Temperature range in Rhineland-Palatinate (May)

Precipitation variation in Rhineland-Palatinate (May)

Cochem

In May Cochem generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Bernkastel-Kues

In May Bernkastel-Kues generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Thalfang

In May Thalfang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Koblenz

In May Koblenz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
191 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Wiesbaden

In May Wiesbaden 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
178 hours
213 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rhineland-Palatinate in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cochem 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Bernkastel-Kues 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Thalfang 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Koblenz 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Wiesbaden 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Rhineland-Palatinate weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in May?

May in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany brings pleasant weather. In Cochem, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in May?

Daytime temperatures in Cochem peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Cochem averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Cochem, May might be a good time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Cochem. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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