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Berlin in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Berlin in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Berlin in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Berlin in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 14 rainy days and 54 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Berlin

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Berlin has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Berlin in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Berlin for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +77°F.

Is Berlin warm or cold in May?

Berlin is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Berlin:

Climate in Berlin in May

Berlin weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+57°F+66°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+32°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+90°F+100°F
Rainfall
38 mm54 mm62 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
66%65%66%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
897
Cloudy days
766
Rainy days
141414
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +66°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 38 mm to 54 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 9.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Berlin in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Berlin is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Berlin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. Berlin is amazing in May with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Berlin wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Berlin?

This is the weather in Berlin in May 2023:
1 May
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+67°F
2 May
☁️
+56°F
3 May
☀️
+60°F
4 May
☀️
+67°F
5 May
☀️
+68°F
6 May
☁️
+52°F
7 May
☁️
+61°F
8 May
☀️
+64°F
9 May
☀️
+67°F
10 May
☀️
+75°F
11 May
☀️
+71°F
12 May
☀️
+73°F
13 May
☀️
+73°F
14 May
☀️
+70°F
15 May
☀️
+68°F
16 May
☁️
+62°F
17 May
☀️
+61°F
18 May
☀️
+63°F
19 May
☀️
+67°F
20 May
☁️
+71°F
21 May
☀️
+82°F
22 May
☀️
+80°F
23 May
🌧️
+67°F
24 May
☁️
+62°F
25 May
☀️
+69°F
26 May
☀️
+69°F
27 May
☀️
+71°F
28 May
☀️
+75°F
29 May
☀️
+71°F
30 May
☀️
+72°F
31 May
☀️
+78°F
In May 2023 Berlin had 24 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Berlin climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Berlin in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+51°F) and the highest in 2019 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 351 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 934 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Berlin in May:

Is May a good time to visit Berlin?

May is a really good time to go to Berlin. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Berlin.

Can you sunbathe in Berlin in May?

May has mild temperatures in Berlin. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Berlin rainy in May?

Berlin is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Berlin in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Berlin in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.

Monthly weather in Berlin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Berlin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.