Weather in Dresden for May 2026
In general, the average temperature in Dresden at the beginning of May is 16.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 19 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Dresden in May is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 66.6 mm of precipitation.
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Dresden Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Dresden
May weather in Dresden day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May |  Overcast | 20° /9° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 2 May |  Moderate rain at times | 19° /11° | 0.5 mm | 4 | |
| 3 May | Overcast | 15° /8° | 1.7 mm | 3 | |
| 4 May |  Patchy rain possible | 16° /5° | 1.8 mm | 4 | |
| 5 May |  Cloudy | 16° /6° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 6 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /6° | 6.3 mm | 4 | |
| 7 May | Overcast | 13° /7° | 1.3 mm | 3 | |
| 8 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /4° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 9 May |  Partly cloudy | 17° /4° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 10 May | Overcast | 15° /8° | 0.4 mm | 4 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /8° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 12 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /7° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 13 May |  Sunny | 18° /6° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /8° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /7° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 16 May | Overcast | 14° /8° | 1 mm | 3 | |
| 17 May | Overcast | 14° /7° | 4.6 mm | 3 | |
| 18 May | Overcast | 15° /6° | 3.9 mm | 3 | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /7° | 2.4 mm | 4 | |
| 20 May | Overcast | 21° /9° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
| 21 May | Moderate rain at times | 21° /11° | 2.4 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Overcast | 19° /9° | 2.8 mm | 4 | |
| 23 May |  Heavy rain at times | 17° /7° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 24 May | Overcast | 17° /7° | 2.7 mm | 4 | |
| 25 May | Partly cloudy | 17° /8° | 5.2 mm | 4 | |
| 26 May | Sunny | 20° /10° | 1.4 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Sunny | 19° /9° | 2.8 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Light rain shower | 17° /9° | 7.6 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Overcast | 18° /8° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 30 May | Light rain shower | 20° /9° | 3.8 mm | 5 | |
| 31 May | Sunny | 22° /11° | 3.2 mm | 5 | |
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Dresden in May - FAQ
What to pack to Dresden in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Dresden 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 Dresden, 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 Dresden
UV exposure in Dresden during May
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