Planning a trip to Munich in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 21 rainy days and 124 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
124 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Munich has good weather in May.
Avionero – A better way to search for flights:
Cheapest prices on the market!
Check all your dates and date combinations in a single search!
Want inspiration, set your dates and find the cheapest destinations!
Saves your searches in the browser so you can easily return to them!
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
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 45% 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.
April
May
June
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
76 mm
124 mm
138 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
72%
73%
73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
3
Cloudy days
6
5
5
Rainy days
16
21
20
Snowy days
3
0
0
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 76 mm to 124 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
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 2 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
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 126 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 17 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 August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Munich?
This is the weather in Munich in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+55°F
2 May
🌧️
+57°F
3 May
🌧️
+63°F
4 May
☁️
+70°F
5 May
☁️
+74°F
6 May
☁️
+68°F
7 May
☁️
+73°F
8 May
🌧️
+62°F
9 May
☁️
+71°F
10 May
🌧️
+58°F
11 May
🌧️
+49°F
12 May
☁️
+57°F
13 May
☁️
+59°F
14 May
☁️
+60°F
15 May
☁️
+62°F
16 May
🌧️
+55°F
17 May
☁️
+56°F
18 May
☁️
+56°F
19 May
☁️
+61°F
20 May
☁️
+73°F
21 May
☁️
+79°F
22 May
☀️
+80°F
23 May
☁️
+68°F
24 May
☁️
+59°F
25 May
☁️
+70°F
26 May
☁️
+73°F
27 May
☀️
+72°F
28 May
☀️
+73°F
29 May
☀️
+75°F
30 May
☁️
+74°F
31 May
☀️
+74°F
In May 2023 Munich had 5 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
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 1996 (+53°F) and the highest in 2023 (+61°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 668 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1533 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.
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, 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.
