May weather forecast
Essen, Germany

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Weather in May

May invites further warmth in Essen, as temperatures continue to rise, hitting a high of 17.9°C (64.2°F). The city residents can enjoy the outdoors with improved weather conditions, even though rainfall increases to 10mm (0.39"). Longer daylight hours give the city an appearance of vitality and dynamism. As the temperatures rise and the rainfall increases, Essen begins to prepare for the summer season in full swing.

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature registers at a comfortable 17.9°C (64.2°F), nearly identical to April's 15.3°C (59.5°F). Essen experiences a consistent average temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Essen, in May, during 10.4 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Essen, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Essen, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Essen, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Essen, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:38 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Essen is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Essen, Germany, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Essen in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Essen, Germany, are 17.9°C (64.2°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Essen?

In May, the average relative humidity in Essen is 74%.

How much does it rain in Essen in May?

In Essen, Germany, in May, during 10.4 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Essen?

In Essen, Germany, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Essen have in May?

In May, the average day length in Essen, Germany, is 15h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Essen?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:55. On the last day of the month, in Essen, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:38 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Essen have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Essen is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Essen?

In Essen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Essen, Germany

Average temperature in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

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Average pressure in May
Essen, Germany

Average pressure in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Essen, Germany

Average wind speed in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Essen, Germany

Average humidity in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average rainfall in May: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall days in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall days in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Essen, Germany

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Essen, Germany

Average sunshine days in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Essen, Germany

Average UV index in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Essen, Germany

Average cloud cover in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
Essen, Germany

Average visibility in May - Essen, Germany
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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