May weather forecastEssen, Germany
May
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Essen, Germany
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 36min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
