Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Rügen with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rügen in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Rügen with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 17°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Rügen will be around 19°C, with nights close to 11°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Rügen is 13°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 41 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Rügen. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rügen in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
41 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Rügen?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Rügen. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Rügen in May
With 30°C, Rügen hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Rügen
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Rügen, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Rügen
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Rügen, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Rügen.
Daily UV Index in May in Rügen
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Rügen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Rügen Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Rügen, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Rügen Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Rügen, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Rügen
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Average Weather in Rügen by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rügen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
