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Katowice in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Katowice in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Katowice, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Katowice in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Katowice in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 76 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Katowice has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Katowice in May

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

Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +73°F.

Is Katowice warm or cold in May?

Katowice 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 +39°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 Katowice:

Climate in Katowice in May

Katowice 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+28°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+88°F+93°F
Rainfall
47 mm76 mm83 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%71%73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
664
Cloudy days
665
Rainy days
141717
Snowy days
300

May often has better weather than 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 47 mm to 76 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Katowice is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Katowice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Katowice wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Katowice?

This is the weather in Katowice in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+67°F
2 May
🌧️
+67°F
3 May
☁️
+57°F
4 May
☁️
+63°F
5 May
☁️
+68°F
6 May
☁️
+58°F
7 May
☁️
+49°F
8 May
☁️
+53°F
9 May
☀️
+62°F
10 May
☁️
+66°F
11 May
☀️
+69°F
12 May
☁️
+69°F
13 May
☁️
+65°F
14 May
☁️
+69°F
15 May
🌧️
+61°F
16 May
🌧️
+68°F
17 May
🌧️
+52°F
18 May
☁️
+51°F
19 May
☁️
+57°F
20 May
☀️
+72°F
21 May
☁️
+76°F
22 May
☁️
+71°F
23 May
🌧️
+76°F
24 May
☁️
+60°F
25 May
☁️
+63°F
26 May
☁️
+68°F
27 May
☀️
+68°F
28 May
☁️
+70°F
29 May
☁️
+73°F
30 May
☁️
+71°F
31 May
☀️
+74°F
In May 2023 Katowice had 6 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+51°F) and the highest in 2019 (+60°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 486 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 922 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Katowice in May:

Is May a good time to visit Katowice?

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

Can you sunbathe in Katowice in May?

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

Is Katowice rainy in May?

Katowice 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 Katowice in May?

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

Other cities in Poland

Check out the weather for other cities in Poland.

Monthly weather in Katowice

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Katowice, 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.