May weather forecast
Germany

May in Germany is the gateway to summer, marked by a significant warm-up and the countryside bursting into full bloom. The month witnesses a general increase in temperatures, with daytime readings frequently ranging from 12.8°C (55°F) to highs of 21.1°C (70°F). This warming trend is uniform across the country, minimizing the earlier pronounced east-west temperature disparities.

Cities lying alongside rivers, such as Frankfurt along the Main and Cologne near the Rhine, often exude a vibrant atmosphere, with the water bodies reflecting the clear blue skies of late spring. Moreover, the coastal regions, including cities like Kiel, experience a pleasant maritime touch, further elevating the mild temperatures.

Rainfall becomes more prevalent in May, but it is usually moderate in nature. The lowlands register this moderate precipitation, while the mountainous areas, particularly the Alps, can still receive heavier bouts of rain. Notably, thunderstorms can occasionally punctuate the otherwise temperate climate, especially in the latter part of the month.

While May brings with it warmth and extended daylight, its nights remain cozy, particularly near the northern coasts. Compared to April, the temperatures in May are consistently warmer, heralding the imminent arrival of the peak summer months. The transformation from the refreshingly cool climate of April to the warmer ambience of May makes this month one of the most inviting times for outdoor activities and exploration in Germany.

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• Berlin - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Berlin, sunrise is at 04:49 and sunset at 21:18 CEST. The shift into May in Berlin is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from 15.5°C (59.9°F) in April to a still refreshing 19°C (66.2°F).
• Hamburg - May »
  On the last day of May, in Hamburg, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 21:38 CEST. The embrace of May brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature in Hamburg, shifting from a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) in April to an enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F).
• Munich - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Munich, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 21:04 CEST. May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 55%, are the least humid months in Munich, Germany.
• Cologne - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Cologne, Germany, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 21:36 CEST. In Cologne during the entire year, the rain falls for 192 days and collects up to 839mm (33.03") of precipitation.
• Frankfurt - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Frankfurt sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:25 CEST. In Frankfurt in May, during 15 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Stuttgart - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Stuttgart sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 21:17 CEST. In Stuttgart during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.
• Düsseldorf - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Düsseldorf sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 21:38 CEST. In Düsseldorf in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Dortmund - May »
  Dortmund measures an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.7°C (63.9°F) in May, nearly consistent with the preceding month. In Dortmund, during May, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.
• Essen - May »
  In Essen in May, during 10.4 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essen snow does not fall in April through November.
• Leipzig - May »
  On the first day of May in Leipzig sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 20:33. In Leipzig, in May, during 9.8 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bremen - May »
  In Bremen, Germany, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Bremen, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 21:40 CEST.
• Dresden - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Dresden, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset at 21:09 CEST. In Dresden, Germany, in May, during 15.9 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.