May weather forecastRitzerau, Germany

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ritzerau, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.9°C (60.6°F) and 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's cool 12.8°C (55°F) to a moderate 15.9°C (60.6°F). Ritzerau anticipates an average minimum temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ritzerau, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ritzerau, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 403mm (15.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Ritzerau.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ritzerau is 15h and 57min.
On the first day of May in Ritzerau, Germany, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 20:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 21:36 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ritzerau is 8.5h.

UV index

In Ritzerau, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In Ritzerau, 15.9°C (60.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 7.4°C (45.3°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

The average relative humidity in May in Ritzerau, Germany, is 81%.

In Ritzerau, Germany, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

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

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

In Ritzerau, Germany, the average day length in May is 15h and 57min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 20:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 21:36 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Ritzerau is 8.5h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Ritzerau, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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