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Munich in May: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Munich in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 17 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
52/100 · #5
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#10
Sun
#3
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Munich · MayPhoto: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 13 | 3 | 13 | 74 | 5.4 | 79 | 1.2 | 47 |
| May (selected) | 17 | 8 | 18 | 124 | 6.5 | 78 | 1.2 | 52 |
| June | 21 | 11 | 19 | 142 | 7.1 | 78 | 1.1 | 63 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (52/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -5 | -4.2 °C | -4.6 °C | -4.9 | -50.1 mm | -1.1 h | +0.2 % | +0.1 m/s |
| June | +11 | +3.6 °C | +4 °C | +0.2 | +17.3 mm | +0.6 h | -0.5 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Munich in May?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Munich in May?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 124 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Munich?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Munich. May is not among them.