Saxony weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Saxony in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Saxony in May?
Saxony is a region in Germany. May in Saxony generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Bärenstein at 17°C to pleasant in Torgau at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Torgau and 6°C in Bärenstein.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Delitzsch with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Sehma with 94 mm. Meanwhile, Dresden enjoys close to 217 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Saxony for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Saxony climate page.
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Average weather in Dresden
In May Dresden 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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Average weather in Leipzig
In May Leipzig 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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Average weather in Bad Schandau
In May Bad Schandau 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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Average weather in Görlitz
In May Görlitz 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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Average weather in Kurort Oberwiesenthal
In May Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Saxony?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Saxony with overall perfect weather in Dresden. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dresden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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