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Schwangau Weather in May

Schwangau in May sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 186 mm (7.3 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.

Rainfall in Schwangau in May

As part of the rainy season, Schwangau sees around 18 days of rain in May, with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in). The rainy season here brings regular, substantial showers. It's worth being prepared for rain on most days you're out.

Temperature in Schwangau in May

Schwangau in May gets highs of 16°C (61°F) during the day and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to 5°C (41°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Schwangau in May

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 177 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Schwangau. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Schwangau Temperature in May

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
61%
Precipitation
186 mm (7.3 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
85% *
Sunshine
177 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Zugspitze, Germany (30 KM, 18 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 Schwangau in May

The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Schwangau in May

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

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Camping
    3/10

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