Essen in May
The weather in May
In May, Essen averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 73 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Days are 3.9° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.8°.
May scores 64/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Essen.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 21:17 local time, giving 15 h 35 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 87 minutes over the month.
Why 64/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in May
- International Short Film Festival OberhausenFilm festival · Apr–MayOberhausen
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Essen this month
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Oberhausen
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Essen in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Essen?
May scores 64/100 for Essen, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 19°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Essen in May?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Essen in May?
Essen receives about 73 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 13 days.