Rügen · May
Low 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 | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)10 (50) | 4° (39°)-2– (28–)10 (50) | 7° (45°)2– (36–)15 (59) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)20 (68) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)25 (77) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)29 (84) | 23° (73°)16– (61–)29 (84) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)29 (84) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)25 (77) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)19 (66) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 5° (41°)0– (32–)11 (52) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 0° (32°)-8– (18–)5 (41) | 0° (32°)-6– (21–)5 (41) | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)7 (45) | 5° (41°)-1– (30–)10 (50) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)17 (63) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)9 (48) | 1° (34°)-5– (23–)7 (45) |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 1 | 4h UV 3 | 6h UV 4 | 9h UV 6 | 10h UV 7 | 10h UV 7 | 9h UV 7 | 9h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 4h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 1h UV 1 |
🌊Water Temp | 3° (37°) | 3° (37°) | 4° (39°) | 7° (45°) | 11° (52°) | 16° (61°) | 18° (64°) | 19° (66°) | 17° (63°) | 13° (55°) | 9° (48°) | 6° (43°) |
🌧Rain Days | 8d52mm (2.0") | 6d38mm (1.5") | 6d35mm (1.4") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 6d45mm (1.8") | 6d58mm (2.3") | 9d82mm (3.2") | 8d65mm (2.5") | 6d52mm (2.0") | 8d56mm (2.2") | 8d52mm (2.0") | 8d49mm (1.9") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Rügen at 17°C (63°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F), cooling to 9°C (48°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over 6 days. At 11°C (52°F), the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Rügen in May
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Rügen?
- May is not an optimal month for Rügen (Score: 67/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Rügen in May?
- In May, Rügen sees daily highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights cool to 9°C (48°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F).
- How much rain falls in Rügen in May?
- In May, Rügen receives an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Rügen get in May?
- Rügen averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Rügen in May?
- Water temperature in Rügen in May averages 11°C (52°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
