Germany
Germany in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Germany in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Germany in May?
- Karlsruhe is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 20°C (68°F) in May; Bremen is the coolest at 18°C (64°F).
Warmest
20°
Karlsruhe
Coolest
18°
Bremen
Driest
48 mm
Leipzig
Across Germany, May highs run from 18°C (64°F) (Bremen) to 20°C (68°F) (Karlsruhe). On average it is 5.5 °C (10 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Dresden, Berlin, and Frankfurt am Main.
Best places in Germany in May
65 
Dresden
Saxony · Germany
20° / 9° 61 mm May
63
Berlin
State of Berlin · Germany
19° / 9° 53 mm May
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62
Frankfurt am Main
Hesse · Germany
20° / 9° 59 mm May
58
Hamburg
Hamburg · Germany
18° / 8° 55 mm May
63
Potsdam
Brandenburg · Germany
19° / 8° 52 mm May
61
Leipzig
Saxony · Germany
19° / 8° 48 mm May
63
Mannheim
Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
20° / 10° 73 mm May
60
Heidelberg
Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
20° / 10° 85 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 20° | 9° | 61 mm | — | 65 |
| Berlin | 19° | 9° | 53 mm | — | 63 |
| Mitte | 19° | 9° | 53 mm | — | 63 |
| Potsdam | 19° | 8° | 52 mm | — | 63 |
| Mannheim | 20° | 10° | 73 mm | — | 63 |
| Frankfurt am Main | 20° | 9° | 59 mm | — | 62 |
| Karlsruhe | 20° | 9° | 81 mm | — | 62 |
| Mainz | 20° | 9° | 59 mm | — | 62 |
| Leipzig | 19° | 8° | 48 mm | — | 61 |
| Heidelberg | 20° | 10° | 85 mm | — | 60 |
| Chemnitz | 19° | 8° | 69 mm | — | 59 |
| Hamburg | 18° | 8° | 55 mm | — | 58 |
| Düsseldorf | 19° | 9° | 68 mm | — | 58 |
| Bremen | 18° | 7° | 54 mm | — | 56 |
| Ulm | 18° | 8° | 77 mm | — | 52 |
| Freiburg im Breisgau | 19° | 9° | 115 mm | — | 52 |
Festivals in Germany in May
- Oberhausen International Short Film Festival Annual film festival held in Oberhausen, Germany
- Berliner Theatertreffen Annual theatre festival in Berlin, Germany
- Internationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden Music festival
- Streetlife Festival Festival in Munich
- Dresden Music Festival Music festival
- Munich International Documentary Film Festival Annual film festival held in Munich, Germany
- Klavier-Festival Ruhr German piano music festival
- May Day in Kreuzberg May 1 street festivals in Berlin
School holidays in May
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- May 7, 2027 Additional holidayMecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- May 7, 2027 AscensionSchleswig-Holstein
- May 7, 2027 Day after AscensionLower Saxony, Bremen
- May 7, 2027 Day offSaxony, Berlin
- May 7, 2027 Day off from schoolThuringia
- May 7, 2027 – May 14, 2027 Pentecost HolidaysHamburg
- May 7, 2027 Variable holidayBrandenburg
- May 14, 2027 – May 18, 2027 Pentecost HolidaysMecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- May 15, 2027 – May 22, 2027 Pentecost HolidaysSaxony-Anhalt
- May 15, 2027 – May 18, 2027 Pentecost HolidaysSaxony
- May 18, 2027 Pentecost holidayBrandenburg
- May 18, 2027 Pentecost HolidayLower Saxony, Bremen
- May 18, 2027 – May 19, 2027 Pentecost holidaysBerlin
- May 18, 2027 – May 29, 2027 Pentecost HolidaysBaden-Württemberg
- May 18, 2027 – May 28, 2027 Pentecost HolidaysBavaria
- May 18, 2027 Pentecost HolidaysNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Germany in May?
Average daytime highs range from 18° in Bremen to 20° in Karlsruhe.