Weather for Nuremberg in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +66°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 80 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nuremberg has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Nuremberg in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nuremberg for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +68°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +37°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +77°F.
Is Nuremberg warm or cold in May?
Nuremberg 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 +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 Nuremberg:
Climate in Nuremberg in May
Nuremberg weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+66°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+28°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+90°F
+99°F
Rainfall
53 mm
80 mm
79 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
68%
68%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
7
7
6
Cloudy days
6
5
5
Rainy days
15
17
16
Snowy days
2
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 +66°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 80 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%.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 7 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Nuremberg in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Nuremberg is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nuremberg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 44 mm, with a 26% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
May is one of the rainiest months in Nuremberg, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Nuremberg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Nuremberg?
This is the weather in Nuremberg in May 2023:
1 May
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+57°F
2 May
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+61°F
3 May
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+64°F
4 May
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+70°F
5 May
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+71°F
6 May
☀️
+70°F
7 May
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+73°F
8 May
🌧️
+64°F
9 May
☀️
+71°F
10 May
🌧️
+61°F
11 May
🌧️
+53°F
12 May
🌧️
+59°F
13 May
☁️
+59°F
14 May
☁️
+62°F
15 May
☀️
+66°F
16 May
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+61°F
17 May
☀️
+57°F
18 May
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+63°F
19 May
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+66°F
20 May
☀️
+73°F
21 May
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+79°F
22 May
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+82°F
23 May
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+66°F
24 May
☀️
+59°F
25 May
☀️
+73°F
26 May
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+73°F
27 May
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+74°F
28 May
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+75°F
29 May
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+78°F
30 May
☀️
+73°F
31 May
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+77°F
In May 2023 Nuremberg had 23 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Nuremberg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Nuremberg in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 469 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1241 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nuremberg in May:
Is May a good time to visit Nuremberg?
May is a really good time to go to Nuremberg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nuremberg.
Can you sunbathe in Nuremberg in May?
May has mild temperatures in Nuremberg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Nuremberg rainy in May?
Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg, 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.
