May weather forecastOberhausen, Germany

May

Weather in May

In May, Oberhausen shifts completely into spring mode. The city fills up with vivid colors as the transformation from March and April's lukewarm weather to May's temperate climate is evident. However, rainfall does increase to 15mm (0.59") over about 11 days. Longer daylight hours and increasing warmth dominate this month's weather pattern, making it a most desirable time for outdoor adventures: whether it's a picnic in the park, a city tour, or a nature trail walk.

Temperature

Oberhausen marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F), subtly divergent from April's 15.3°C (59.5°F). In the month of May, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 8.9°C (48°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout May, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oberhausen, Germany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.7 days and collects up to 211mm (8.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Oberhausen, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:56. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 21:39 CEST.

Sunshine

In Oberhausen, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In Oberhausen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Oberhausen, records 17.8°C (64°F), while the low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Oberhausen, in May, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.

In Oberhausen, snow does not fall in April through October.

The average day length in May is 15h and 38min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 20:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 21:39 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.8°C

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

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Oberhausen, 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 (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.9km/h

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

Average humidity in May
Oberhausen, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (9mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oberhausen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Oberhausen, 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
Oberhausen, 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
Oberhausen, 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).