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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 57/100

Fehmarn in May

Fair · 57/100Beach 21/100
High / low15° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation55 mm10 wet days
Sea11°surface temperature
54.44° N, 11.19° EElevation 10 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goFehmarn · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57May
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
May: high / low15° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Fehmarn averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 55 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Days are 4.3° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.6°. The sea averages 11°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Fehmarn. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:11 and sets at 21:13 local time, giving 16 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 100 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%60%
Dry days · 33%27%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Beach score this month: 21/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in May

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in May

Around Fehmarn this month

Heiligenhafen
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Heiligenhafen

Schleswig-Holstein · 16 km SW
15°May high
10wet days
60score
Heiligenhafen
Eutin
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Eutin

Schleswig-Holstein · 51 km SW
17°May high
10wet days
67score
Eutin
ivTop of the table

Germany's best in May

Where to go in May
Potsdam
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Potsdam

Brandenburg
20°May high
10wet days
73score
Potsdam
Brandenburg an der Havel
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Brandenburg an der Havel

Brandenburg
20°May high
10wet days
73score
Brandenburg an der Havel
Schwerin
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Schwerin

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
18°May high
10wet days
72score
Schwerin
Lübeck
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Lübeck

Schleswig-Holstein
18°May high
11wet days
72score
Lübeck
·Questions

Fehmarn in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Fehmarn?

May scores 57/100 for Fehmarn, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 15°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Fehmarn in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Fehmarn in May?

Fehmarn receives about 55 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Fehmarn in May?

The sea averages 11°C in May, cold for most swimmers.