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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 64/100

Gettorf in May

Fair · 64/100Beach 19/100
High / low16° / 8°daily averages
Precipitation58 mm11 wet days
Sea11°surface temperature
54.41° N, 9.98° EElevation 25 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goGettorf · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low16° / 8°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Gettorf averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 8° — cool weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 36%.

Days are 4.1° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.2°. The sea averages 11°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 64/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Gettorf. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 21:18 local time, giving 16 h 01 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 99 minutes over the month.

Why 64/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%80%
Dry days · 33%23%
Clear skies · 25%90%

Beach score this month: 19/100 (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 Gettorf this month

Kiel
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Kiel

Schleswig-Holstein · 14 km SE
17°May high
10wet days
68score
Kiel
Rendsburg
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Rendsburg

Schleswig-Holstein · 23 km SW
17°May high
11wet days
68score
Rendsburg
Kronshagen
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Kronshagen

Schleswig-Holstein · 10 km SE
17°May high
10wet days
67score
Kronshagen
Altenholz
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Altenholz

Schleswig-Holstein · 9.8 km E
16°May high
10wet days
65score
Altenholz
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

Gettorf in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Gettorf?

May scores 64/100 for Gettorf, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 16°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Gettorf in May?

Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 8°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Gettorf in May?

Gettorf receives about 58 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Gettorf in May?

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