Berlin · May
Low seasonGermany · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 4° | 6° | 10° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 5° |
MINMIN | -1° | 0° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 1 | 4h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 8h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 6h UV 5 | 4h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 2h UV 1 |
🌧Rain Days | 6d36mm | 4d26mm | 5d26mm | 3d21mm | 4d34mm | 5d45mm | 6d63mm | 5d40mm | 4d33mm | 5d36mm | 5d35mm | 6d37mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Berlin at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, and August.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 15°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 34 mm total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Berlin 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 Berlin?
- May is not an optimal month for Berlin (Score: 74/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Berlin in May?
- In May, Berlin sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 15°C.
- How much rain falls in Berlin in May?
- In May, Berlin receives an average of 34 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Berlin get in May?
- Berlin averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
