Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Sauerland with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sauerland 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 Sauerland with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 17°C, with nights close to 7°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 Sauerland will be around 19°C, with nights close to 9°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. 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 Sauerland. 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.
Sauerland in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
73 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,3 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Sauerland?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Sauerland. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Sauerland in May
With 30°C, Sauerland hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Sauerland
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Sauerland, 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 Sauerland
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Sauerland, 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 12 days of rain in Sauerland.
Daily Snowfall in May in Sauerland
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Sauerland, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Sauerland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sauerland, 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 Sauerland Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Sauerland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Sauerland Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Sauerland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Sauerland per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Sauerland, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Sauerland
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Average Weather in Sauerland by Month
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