Zwickau weather in May (Saxony, Germany)

Will it be warm or cold in Zwickau this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Zwickau includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Zwickau in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 187 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Zwickau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cheb, Czech Republic (68 KM, 42 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 Zwickau, 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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