Weather in North Rhine-Westphalia for May 2025
The forecast for the next days in North Rhine-Westphalia predicts temperatures to be around 19 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in North Rhine-Westphalia at the beginning of May is 18.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 18.9 °C by the end of May.
North Rhine-Westphalia experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 95.8 mm.
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North Rhine-Westphalia Weather May
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  28° | 2 27° | 3  19° | 4  14° | |||
| 5 11° | 6  15° | 7  14° | 8 18° | 9 17° | 10  17° | 11 19° |
| 12 20° | 13 24° | 14 23° | 15  19° | 16 17° | 17 17° | 18 19° |
| 19 20° | 20 20° | 21 21° | 22 19° | 23 18° | 24 15° | 25 18° |
| 26 19° | 27 19° | 28 20° | 29 17° | 30 18° | 31 21° |
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Temperatures trend during May in North Rhine-Westphalia
May weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Sunny | 28° /14° | 0 mm | 1.7 | |
| 2 May | Sunny | 27° /15° | 0.1 mm | 1.6 | |
| 3 May | Moderate rain | 19° /12° | 6.1 mm | 0.7 | |
| 4 May | Cloudy | 14° /9° | 0 mm | 0.7 | |
| 5 May | Moderate rain | 11° /4° | 5 mm | 0.2 | |
| 6 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /6° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 7 May | Partly cloudy | 14° /5° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 8 May | Sunny | 18° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 9 May | Sunny | 17° /6° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 10 May | Overcast | 17° /8° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 11 May | Sunny | 19° /7° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 12 May | Overcast | 20° /8° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 13 May | Sunny | 24° /10° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Partly cloudy | 23° /11° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 15 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /9° | 2.1 mm | 5 | |
| 16 May | Moderate rain at times | 17° /9° | 4.7 mm | 4 | |
| 17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /9° | 5.9 mm | 4 | |
| 18 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /9° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 19 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 20° /9° | 3.8 mm | 5 | |
| 20 May | Cloudy | 20° /9° | 2.3 mm | 5 | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /11° | 3.1 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /11° | 5.1 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 18° /9° | 3.4 mm | 4 | |
| 24 May | Moderate rain at times | 15° /9° | 4.1 mm | 4 | |
| 25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /8° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
| 26 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /9° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /8° | 4.3 mm | 4 | |
| 28 May | Overcast | 20° /8° | 1.6 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /9° | 5.9 mm | 4 | |
| 30 May | Partly cloudy | 18° /8° | 2.5 mm | 5 | |
| 31 May | Sunny | 21° /8° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
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North Rhine-Westphalia in May - FAQ
What to pack to North Rhine-Westphalia in May?
As you prepare for your trip to North Rhine-Westphalia in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in North Rhine-Westphalia, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in North Rhine-Westphalia
UV exposure in North Rhine-Westphalia during May
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