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Munich in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Munich in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Munich in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 124 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
124 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Munich has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Munich in May

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

The temperature in May is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 34% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +73°F.

Is Munich warm or cold in May?

Munich is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +46°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 Munich:

Climate in Munich in May

Munich weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+57°F+64°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+28°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+93°F+95°F
Rainfall
74 mm124 mm140 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%72%73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
543
Cloudy days
151514
Rainy days
91213
Snowy days
100

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 74 mm to 124 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 4 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Munich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 183 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 23 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:
Munich wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 140 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Munich?

This is the weather in Munich in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+56°F
2 May
☁️
+62°F
3 May
☁️
+68°F
4 May
🌧️
+67°F
5 May
☁️
+67°F
6 May
🌧️
+56°F
7 May
🌧️
+59°F
8 May
🌧️
+60°F
9 May
☀️
+71°F
10 May
☁️
+76°F
11 May
☀️
+81°F
12 May
☁️
+80°F
13 May
🌧️
+67°F
14 May
☀️
+74°F
15 May
☀️
+77°F
16 May
☁️
+76°F
17 May
☁️
+74°F
18 May
☀️
+77°F
19 May
☁️
+85°F
20 May
☁️
+89°F
21 May
☁️
+73°F
22 May
☁️
+76°F
23 May
☁️
+79°F
24 May
🌧️
+59°F
25 May
🌧️
+64°F
26 May
☀️
+70°F
27 May
☁️
+71°F
28 May
☁️
+62°F
29 May
☁️
+58°F
30 May
☁️
+62°F
31 May
☁️
+74°F
In May 2023 Munich had 6 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+58°F) and the highest in 2012 (+74°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 24 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 257 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Munich in May:

Is May a good time to visit Munich?

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

Can you sunbathe in Munich in May?

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

Is Munich rainy in May?

Munich 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 Munich in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Munich 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 Munich

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Munich, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.