Thuringia weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Thuringia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Thuringia in May?
Thuringia is a region in Germany. May in Thuringia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Oberhof at 18°C to pleasant in Gerstenberg at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Gerstenberg and 7°C in Oberhof.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Artern with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Frankenhain with 91 mm. Meanwhile, Weimar enjoys close to 212 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Thuringia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Thuringia's yearly weather, check out our Thuringia climate page.
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Average weather in Weimar
In May Weimar 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 Oberhof
In May Oberhof 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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Average weather in Eisenach
In May Eisenach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°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 Jena
In May Jena 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 Gotha
In May Gotha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°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 Thuringia?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Thuringia 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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