Weather in May in Saxony-Anhalt
Thinking about venturing to Saxony-Anhalt 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 Saxony-Anhalt in May?
Saxony-Anhalt is a region in Germany. May in Saxony-Anhalt generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Schierke at 18°C and pleasant in Bad Schmiedeberg at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Bad Schmiedeberg and 7°C in Schierke.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arendsee with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Schierke with 77 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Quedlinburg enjoys close to 221 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saxony-Anhalt in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Saxony-Anhalt climate page.
Where to go in Saxony-Anhalt in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Saxony-Anhalt?
Quedlinburg
In May Quedlinburg 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.
Wernigerode
In May Wernigerode 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.
Thale
In May Thale generally has pleasant 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.
Halle an der Saale
In May Halle an der Saale 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.
Schierke
In May Schierke 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 Saxony-Anhalt?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Quedlinburg, May might be a good time to visit Saxony-Anhalt.
On average, the best time to visit Saxony-Anhalt is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Quedlinburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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