Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in May
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
6.2h
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May67mm average rain
May sits near Dortmund's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of Dortmund's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May39 weather score
May sits close to Dortmund's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
