GermanyThe weather in May in Lower Saxony
It's cool to moderate in May in Lower Saxony with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Lower Saxony. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Lower Saxony, Germany. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2018, Lower Saxony reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Lower Saxony
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lower Saxony. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Lower Saxony | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 45 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Lower Saxony with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Lower Saxony is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Lower Saxony, Germany. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Lower Saxony
Temperature in May in Lower Saxony over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Lower Saxony, Germany. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Lower Saxony
Total precipitation in May in Lower Saxony over the years
Daily UV index in May in Lower Saxony
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Lower Saxony, 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.
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Average weather in Lower Saxony by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lower Saxony. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.