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Winterberg Weather in May
With daytime temperatures of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows of 7°C (45°F), May in Winterberg brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 87 mm (3.4 in) falls on average.
Rainfall in Winterberg in May
Records from the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain, with 87 mm (3.4 in) average 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 Winterberg in May
Temperatures in Winterberg in May top out at 17°C (63°F) and drop to 7°C (45°F) overnight. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With overnight lows of 7°C (45°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Winterberg in May
The month enjoys around 194 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June typically offers the best weather for Winterberg.
Winterberg Temperature in May
Min Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Max Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Chance of Rain
54%
Precipitation
87 mm (3.4 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
69% *
Sunshine
194 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Kassel, Germany (67 KM, 41 Miles).
Winterberg Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Winterberg typically rise from around 13°C (55°F) at the start of May to approximately 17°C (63°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 4°C (39°F) to 9°C (48°F).
Average temperatures in May
Historical weather records for Winterberg in May
Browse day-by-day weather records for Winterberg spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Winterberg historical weather extremes in May
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Winterberg from 1976 through 2026.
- Winterberg recorded its highest May temperature of 31°C (88°F) on May 28, 2005.
- Winterberg registered its coldest May night on May 2, 1979, with temperatures dropping to -4°C (25°F).
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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 Winterberg in May
Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
What To Do in Winterberg in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming6/10 -
Cycling6/10 -
Walking6/10 -
Barbeque6/10 -
Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports9/10
Winterberg 3-Day Forecast
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