Berlin Weather in May
Germany · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (67°F)
Avg low8°C (47°F)
Rainfall53 mm (2.1 in)
RatingExcellent 9.2/10
In May, Berlin has average highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F). May is spring in Germany. The month is fairly dry, with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 15.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Berlin?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Berlin. The weather rates excellent (9.2/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 65% |
| Daylight | 15.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.3 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 24 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Berlin in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Berlin weather in other months
Jan3°C / -3°C54 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C42 mmPoorMar9°C / 0°C41 mmFairApr15°C / 4°C29 mmExcellentMay19°C / 8°C53 mmExcellentJun24°C / 13°C59 mmExcellentJul26°C / 15°C82 mmExcellentAug25°C / 14°C59 mmExcellentSep21°C / 11°C44 mmExcellentOct15°C / 6°C49 mmGoodNov8°C / 2°C49 mmFairDec4°C / -1°C53 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit BerlinJune →
Nearby in May
- Hamburg18°C · 63 mm
- Prague19°C · 74 mm
- Copenhagen15°C · 46 mm
- Gdansk15°C · 52 mm
- Cologne19°C · 70 mm
- Munich18°C · 139 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.