Baltic Sea Coast · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGermany · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 4° | 5° | 8° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 9° | 5° |
MINMIN | 0° | 0° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 1 | 3h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 8h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 4h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 1h UV 1 |
🌊Water Temp | 3° | 3° | 4° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
🌧Rain Days | 7d44mm | 6d37mm | 5d30mm | 5d30mm | 6d41mm | 7d58mm | 8d72mm | 7d59mm | 6d45mm | 7d49mm | 7d43mm | 7d44mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Baltic Sea Coast — with 8 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 17°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 17°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 13°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 6 rain days with 41 mm total. At 12°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
Layer up — warm days and cool evenings alternate. Perfect timing for hikes and sightseeing.
Packing list for Baltic Sea Coast in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Baltic Sea Coast?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Baltic Sea Coast (Climate Score: 64/100). Pleasant temperatures (17°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (6) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Baltic Sea Coast in May?
- In May, Baltic Sea Coast sees daily highs of 17°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Baltic Sea Coast in May?
- In May, Baltic Sea Coast receives an average of 41 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Baltic Sea Coast get in May?
- Baltic Sea Coast averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Baltic Sea Coast in May?
- Water temperature in Baltic Sea Coast in May averages 12°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
