May weather forecastPotsdam, Germany

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Potsdam, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between max 18.8°C (65.8°F) and min 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a mild 15.5°C (59.9°F) in April to a comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F). Potsdam experiences a steady low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F) throughout May.

Humidity

In Potsdam, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Potsdam, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.3 rainfall days, and 384mm (15.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Potsdam, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:34. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

Sunshine

In Potsdam, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Potsdam are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

Potsdam in May has an average high-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

In Potsdam, Germany, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

In Potsdam, Germany, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

The average day length in May is 15h and 46min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:34. On the last day of the month, in Potsdam, Germany, sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Potsdam is 8.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Potsdam are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Potsdam, Germany, is 5. 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
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average high temperature in May: 18.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and October (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (14mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (49mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 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
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 48min

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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Potsdam, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April and June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).