Berlin · SpringMonth summary
Berlin weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Berlin in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Berlin in May: 66°F and 12.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Berlin in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Berlin. Temperatures rise (19°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 30°F | 39°F | 43% | 0.1in | 2.4h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 32°F | 43°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.4h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 34°F | 48°F | 34% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 57°F | 27% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 36% | 0.1in | 14.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 37% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 75°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 68°F | 24% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 46°F | 57°F | 37% | 0.1in | 6.8h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 37°F | 46°F | 34% | 0.1in | 4.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 34°F | 41°F | 39% | 0.1in | 1.8h | 1.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Berlin averages 66°F, 27% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Berlin in May
Is May a good time to visit Berlin?
May is an excellent time to visit Berlin (score 7.6/10). With 66°F, 12.8h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Berlin in May?
With 66°F max and 12.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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