Solingen weather in May (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Can you expect sunny skies in Solingen in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Solingen generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Solingen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Solingen climate page with graphs.

 

Solingen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Düsseldorf, Germany (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Solingen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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