Ilmenau in May
- How warm is it in Ilmenau in May?
- Daytime highs in Ilmenau average 17°C (62°F) in May, and nights cool to about 6°C (44°F).
- Does it rain a lot in Ilmenau in May?
- It does — rain falls on about 16 days, 75 mm in total.
Is May a good time to visit Ilmenau?
May is a so-so time to visit Ilmenau (go score 49/100); the weather is better in July–August.
Tourist crowds: quiet.
Go score: Fair · #5 of 12 months
Ilmenau in May: the month in numbers
A typical May day in Ilmenau peaks at 17°C (62°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 6°C (44°F). Compared with April, highs climb by 6 °C (11 °F); by June highs reach 19°C (66°F). Rain is part of almost every week — 16 days and 75 mm on average. The sun shines for about 6 h 30 min a day out of 15 h 30 min of daylight.
Tourist crowds are quiet in May, so rooms are easier to find. Local prices overall: average.
The sun is up from 05:52 to 20:36 on the 1st and from 05:11 to 21:19 on the last day. Days get 1 h 24 min longer.
Ilmenau or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Nearby alternatives: Erfurt (34 km) is 2 °C (4 °F) warmer; Jena (55 km) is 3 °C (5 °F) warmer; Gera (85 km) is 2 °C (4 °F) warmer. For more warmth, Jena is the pick.
Better weather nearby in May
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Prague
Dresden
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Ústí nad Labem
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Potsdam
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good time to visit Ilmenau?
May is a so-so time to visit Ilmenau (go score 49/100); the weather is better in July–August. Tourist crowds: quiet.
What is the weather like in Ilmenau in May?
In May, Ilmenau averages a high of 17°C (62°F) and a low of 6°C (44°F), with 75 mm of rain on about 16 days.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals