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Riesa Weather in May

With daytime temperatures of 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F), May in Riesa brings pleasant temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 64 mm (2.5 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Riesa in May

You can expect rain on roughly 14 days based on historical data, averaging 64 mm (2.5 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Riesa in May

Riesa has excellent weather in May, with days reaching 20°C (68°F) and nights cooling to 9°C (48°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Riesa in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 217 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Riesa.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

Riesa Temperature in May

Min Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Max Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Chance of Rain
47%
Precipitation
64 mm (2.5 in)
Rainy days
14 days
Humidity
69% *
Sunshine
217 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Dresden, Germany (38 KM, 23 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Riesa in May

For Riesa in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Riesa in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    10/10
  • Walking
    10/10
  • Barbeque
    8/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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