Rügen · May
Low seasonGermany · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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MAXMAX | 4° | 4° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 5° |
MINMIN | 0° | 0° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 1° |
☀️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° | 3° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d52mm | 6d38mm | 6d35mm | 4d31mm | 6d45mm | 6d58mm | 9d82mm | 8d65mm | 6d52mm | 8d56mm | 8d52mm | 8d49mm |
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 Rügen at 16°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 8°C at night (daily average: 13°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 45 mm of rain over 6 days. At 11°C, 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
- 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 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 16°C. Nights cool to 8°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Rügen in May?
- In May, Rügen receives an average of 45 mm 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 — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
