Thuringia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Thuringia, Germany in May.

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Weimar Oberhof Eisenach Jena

Planning a trip to Thuringia, Germany this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Thuringia in May

Thuringia, Germany is a region in Germany. May in Thuringia 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 Oberhof at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Gerstenberg at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Gerstenberg and 7°C (45°F) in Oberhof.

For specific regional insights in Thuringia, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Artern with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Frankenhain with 91 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Weimar enjoys about 212 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Thuringia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Thuringia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Weimar)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Thuringia in May

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

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 Thuringia

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

Temperature range in Thuringia (May)

Precipitation variation in Thuringia (May)

Weimar

In May Weimar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
212 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Weimar →

Oberhof

In May Oberhof generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
212 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Oberhof →

Eisenach

In May Eisenach 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
175 hours
212 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Eisenach →

Jena

In May Jena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
212 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Jena →

Gotha

In May Gotha 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
175 hours
212 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Weimar 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Oberhof 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Eisenach 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jena 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Gotha 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Bad Frankenhausen 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Thuringia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Thuringia, Germany in May?

Expect pleasant weather across Thuringia, Germany in May. The popular destination of Weimar averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Thuringia, Germany in May?

Weimar averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Thuringia, Germany get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Thuringia, Germany. Weimar averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Thuringia, Germany?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Thuringia, Germany with overall pleasant weather in Weimar.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Weimar. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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