May weather forecastBielefeld, Germany

May

Weather in May

May brings sunny and pleasant weather to Bielefeld. The city no longer witnesses any snowfall, registering 0mm (0") for this month, making it ideal for outdoor exploration. With the cold harshness of winter completely ousted, the city radiates under the warm sunshine and bloomed flora. However, as May ventures towards its conclusion, there can be an occasional dip in temperature that adorns the city with a cool ambience. Overall, May presents an idyllic contrast of warm sunny days and cool breezy evenings in Bielefeld.

Temperature

The dawn of May sees an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F), subtly contrasting with April's 14.8°C (58.6°F). Bielefeld reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bielefeld, Germany, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bielefeld, in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bielefeld, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.3 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bielefeld is 15h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 20:51. On the last day of May, in Bielefeld, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 21:35 CEST.

Sunshine

In Bielefeld, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bielefeld is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bielefeld are 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 7.4°C (45.3°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Bielefeld is 77%.

In May, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout May, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Bielefeld, Germany, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Bielefeld, Germany, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Bielefeld, Germany, the average day length in May is 15h and 43min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 20:51. On the last day of the month, in Bielefeld, Germany, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 21:35 CEST.

In Bielefeld, Germany, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 43mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (73mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Bielefeld, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October, November and December (8km).