Lake Constance · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGermany · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 4° | 6° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 8° | 5° |
MINMIN | 0° | 0° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 4° | 1° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 2 | 4h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 6h UV 7 | 6h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 6h UV 7 | 5h UV 6 | 4h UV 4 | 2h UV 2 | 2h UV 2 |
🌧Rain Days | 7d56mm | 6d46mm | 7d54mm | 7d63mm | 10d100mm | 10d108mm | 10d107mm | 11d122mm | 7d70mm | 7d63mm | 6d52mm | 9d66mm |
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 Lake Constance — with 6 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 19°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 19°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 14°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 10 rain days (100 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.
Layer up — warm days and cool evenings alternate. Perfect timing for hikes and sightseeing.
Packing list for Lake Constance in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Lake Constance?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Lake Constance (Climate Score: 55/100). Pleasant temperatures (19°C), good sunshine (6 h/day), and few rain days (10) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Lake Constance in May?
- In May, Lake Constance sees daily highs of 19°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Lake Constance in May?
- In May, Lake Constance receives an average of 100 mm of rain over 10 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Lake Constance get in May?
- Lake Constance averages 6 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
