May weather forecastPlauen, Germany

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Plauen, Germany, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and an average high of 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Temperature

The start of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 13.2°C (55.8°F) in April to a still refreshing 16.4°C (61.5°F). In May, the average low-temperature is a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Plauen, Germany, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Plauen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 544mm (21.42") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Plauen aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Plauen, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.4 days and aggregates up to 460mm (18.11") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 20:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 21:13 CEST.

Sunshine

In Plauen, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Plauen, Germany, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Plauen, in May, the average high-temperature is 16.4°C (61.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Plauen, Germany, is 78%.

In May, in Plauen, Germany, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Plauen aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow.

In Plauen, Germany, the average day length in May is 15h and 30min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 20:31. On the last day of the month, in Plauen, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 21:13 CEST.

In Plauen, Germany, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 16.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (127mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Plauen, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Plauen, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).