May weather forecastFriedrichshafen, Germany

May

Weather in May

May marks the beginning of the true spring season in Friedrichshafen. Nature is in full bloom and the city begins basking in the warmth of the sun. However, this climatic change comes with a surge in rainfall to 66mm (2.6") contributing to the vibrancy and richness of its flora. The meteorological conditions become more varied, with occasionally cloudy and rainy days punctuating a generally sunny period. Increasing temperatures mix with spring showers, setting a delightful stage for exploring the city’s blooming landscapes.

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F), showing a minute difference from April's 14.7°C (58.5°F). During May in Friedrichshafen, the average low-temperature is recorded at a frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Friedrichshafen, during May, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Friedrichshafen, Germany, there are 161.9 rainfall days, and 588mm (23.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Friedrichshafen are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Friedrichshafen aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow. In Friedrichshafen, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 384mm (15.12") of snow.

Daylight

In Friedrichshafen, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Friedrichshafen experiences an average high-temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F) and a low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Friedrichshafen, in May, during 18.9 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Friedrichshafen. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Friedrichshafen aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow.

The average day length in May in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is 15h and 9min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:34. On the last day of the month, in Friedrichshafen, Germany, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (30mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 10mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (96mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Friedrichshafen, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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