Essen in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Essen in may 2025
The weather in Essen in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
28%
21%
7%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
27%
25%
11%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
29%
15%
15%
Weather at 3am
50°F
28%
26%
19%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Essen in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Essen in may.
The climate of Essen in may is good
In may in Essen, the climate is wet (with 1.9in of precipitation over 2 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.1in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate is relatively fresh around this city may, but it is livable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 65°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Essen is 59°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Essen in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 16 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 52% of the month.
Day length in Essen in may is 15:37. Sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset is at 20:17.
With a good climate, the month of may is a good month to go there in Germany.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Essen in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.5in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:37 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Essen in may 2024:
56°F to 77°F
58°F to 76°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 70°F
54°F to 74°F
56°F to 77°F
61°F to 76°F
61°F to 79°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 65°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 70°F
58°F to 76°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 70°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 72°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in Germany in may
Cities near Essen:
| Duisburg in may | good weather |
| Dusseldorf in may | good weather |
| Dortmund in may | good weather |
| Bocholt in may | good weather |
| Cologne in may | good weather |
| Münster in may | good weather |
| Bonn in may | good weather |
| Schmallenberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Aachen in may | good weather |
| Osnabrück in may | good weather |
| Bielefeld in may | good weather |
| Cochem in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Essen
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Weather data for Essen in may:
Weather data for Essen for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Essen. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Essen can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Essen.