Sylt · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGermany · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 5° | 5° | 7° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
MINMIN | 2° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 9° | 6° | 3° |
☀️Sunshine | 1h UV 1 | 3h UV 2 | 5h UV 4 | 8h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 5 | 3h UV 3 | 2h UV 1 | 1h UV 1 |
🌊Water Temp | 4° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
🌧Rain Days | 10d61mm | 7d46mm | 7d41mm | 6d37mm | 7d52mm | 7d63mm | 9d72mm | 10d96mm | 10d86mm | 11d89mm | 11d78mm | 10d72mm |
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 Sylt — with 8 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 15°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 12°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 7 rain days with 52 mm total. At 12°C, 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 Sylt in May
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Sylt?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Sylt (Climate Score: 65/100). Pleasant temperatures (15°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (7) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Sylt in May?
- In May, Sylt sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 12°C.
- How much rain falls in Sylt in May?
- In May, Sylt receives an average of 52 mm of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Sylt get in May?
- Sylt averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sylt in May?
- Water temperature in Sylt in May averages 12°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
