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May · Thuringia

Jena in May

Go score
61 Good
Average high
20°
Tourist density
Quiet
Quick answers
How warm is it in Jena in May?
Daytime highs in Jena average 20°C (67°F) in May, and nights cool to about 8°C (46°F).
Does it rain a lot in Jena in May?
Yes, quite often: Jena gets about 62 mm of rain in May, spread over 15 days.
May · Go score 61/100

Is May a good time to visit Jena?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Jena (go score 61/100), though the weather is even better in June–August.

Tourist crowds: quiet.

Good forSightseeing
Climate

Go score: Good · #5 of 12 months

Tourist densityQuiet
Average high20°C (67°F)+6° vs. April
Average low8°C (46°F)
Rain days15 days62 mm
Sunshine per day6.6 h43%
Daylight15.5 h
Humidity70%
Wind11 km/h

Jena in May: the month in numbers

A typical May day in Jena peaks at 20°C (67°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 8°C (46°F). It has warmed by 5.5 °C (10 °F) since April, and June warms up further to 22°C (72°F). Wet weather is the rule: 62 mm over 15 days. With 15 h 30 min of daylight, about 6 h 36 min of it is sunshine on an average day.

Visitor numbers: quiet, which usually means easier bookings and lower room rates. The general price level is average.

Sunrise moves from 05:48 to 05:07 over the month and sunset from 20:35 to 21:18, so daylight goes from 14 h 46 min to 16 h 11 min. Days get 1 h 24 min longer.

Jena or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Gera (35 km), Erfurt (39 km), Halle (67 km).

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysGo score
Jena—20°8°1561
Gera35 km19°8°1558
Erfurt39 km19°8°1558
Halle67 km19°8°1460
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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit Jena?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Jena (go score 61/100), though the weather is even better in June–August. Tourist crowds: quiet.

What is the weather like in Jena in May?

In May, Jena averages a high of 20°C (67°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with 62 mm of rain on about 15 days.

Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals