Schleswig-Holstein Weather in May

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

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Büsum Westerland Travemünde Flensburg

Planning a journey to Schleswig-Holstein, 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 Schleswig-Holstein in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Helgoland at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Lauenburg at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Lauenburg and 10°C (50°F) in Helgoland.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Helgoland with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Glückstadt with 70 mm (2.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Schleswig-Holstein in May

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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 Schleswig-Holstein

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

Temperature range in Schleswig-Holstein (May)

Precipitation variation in Schleswig-Holstein (May)

Büsum

In May Büsum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Büsum →

Westerland

In May Westerland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
252 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Westerland →

Travemünde

In May Travemünde generally has moderate 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
13°C (55°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
173 hours
231 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Travemünde →

Flensburg

In May Flensburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
261 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Flensburg →

Grömitz

In May Grömitz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
231 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Grömitz →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Schleswig-Holstein in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Büsum 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Westerland 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Travemünde 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Flensburg 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Grömitz 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dagebüll 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Schleswig-Holstein weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in May?

In May, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany generally has tolerable weather conditions. Büsum sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in May?

Daytime temperatures in Büsum peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Schleswig-Holstein, Germany get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Büsum averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Büsum, May might be a good time to visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Büsum. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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