Norderney · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGermany · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)11 (52) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)10 (50) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)15 (59) | 13° (55°)6– (43–)21 (70) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)24 (75) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)28 (82) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)30 (86) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)28 (82) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)26 (79) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 10° (50°)3– (37–)15 (59) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)11 (52) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 2° (36°)-5– (23–)7 (45) | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)7 (45) | 3° (37°)-1– (30–)8 (46) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)10 (50) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)9– (48–)18 (64) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)19 (66) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)18 (64) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)11 (52) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)8 (46) |
☀️Sunshine | 1h UV 1 | 2h UV 2 | 4h UV 4 | 6h UV 6 | 6h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 5h UV 6 | 5h UV 6 | 4h UV 4 | 2h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 1h UV 1 |
🌊Water Temp | 6° (43°) | 5° (41°) | 6° (43°) | 8° (46°) | 12° (54°) | 16° (61°) | 19° (66°) | 20° (68°) | 18° (64°) | 15° (59°) | 11° (52°) | 8° (46°) |
🌧Rain Days | 9d68mm (2.7") | 7d48mm (1.9") | 7d45mm (1.8") | 5d33mm (1.3") | 7d47mm (1.8") | 7d56mm (2.2") | 10d87mm (3.4") | 11d84mm (3.3") | 8d64mm (2.5") | 10d75mm (2.9") | 10d68mm (2.7") | 11d72mm (2.8") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Norderney — with 6 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 16°C (61°F).
Daytime highs average 16°C (61°F), cooling to 10°C (50°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 7 rain days (47 mm (1.9 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 12°C (54°F), 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 Norderney in May
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Norderney?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Norderney (Climate Score: 65/100). Pleasant temperatures (16°C (61°F)), good sunshine (6 h/day), and few rain days (7) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Norderney in May?
- In May, Norderney sees daily highs of 16°C (61°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F).
- How much rain falls in Norderney in May?
- In May, Norderney receives an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Norderney get in May?
- Norderney averages 6 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Norderney in May?
- Water temperature in Norderney in May averages 12°C (54°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
