Silesia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Silesia, Poland in May.

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Wisła Szczyrk Ustroń Katowice

Thinking about venturing to Silesia, Poland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Silesia in May

Silesia, Poland is a region in Poland. May in Silesia generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Rajcza at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Kuźnia Raciborska at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Kuźnia Raciborska and 6°C (43°F) in Rajcza.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Silesia, Poland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kuźnia Raciborska with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Korbielów with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Wisła sees around 203 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Silesia 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 Silesia

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Temperature range in Silesia (May)

Precipitation variation in Silesia (May)

Wisła

In May Wisła generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
203 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wisła →

Szczyrk

In May Szczyrk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
203 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
127 mm (5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Szczyrk →

Ustroń

In May Ustroń generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
203 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ustroń →

Katowice

In May Katowice 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
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
182 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Katowice →

Bielsko-Biala

In May Bielsko-Biala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
203 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bielsko-Biala →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Silesia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wisła 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Szczyrk 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Ustroń 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Katowice 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Bielsko-Biala 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Częstochowa 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Silesia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Silesia, Poland in May?

In May, Silesia, Poland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Wisła sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Silesia, Poland in May?

Daytime temperatures in Wisła peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Silesia, Poland get a lot of rain in May?

Silesia, Poland sees substantial rainfall in May. Wisła typically averages about 123 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Silesia, Poland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Wisła, May might be a good time to visit Silesia, Poland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Wisła. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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