Cuxhaven in May

6.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
12Rainy days (66 mm)
15:42 hDaylight
05:30Sunrise · 21:13 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 15°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° 1° J 4° 1° F 7° 3° M 11° 6° A 15° 10° M 18° 13° J 20° 15° J 20° 15° A 17° 13° S 13° 9° O 8° 5° N 5° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C1°C82 mm 15– – 4.1
February 4°C1°C63 mm 12– – 4.5
March 7°C3°C63 mm 12– – 5.1
April 11°C6°C51 mm 11– – 5.9
May 15°C10°C66 mm 12– – 6.4
June 18°C13°C89 mm 14– – 6.5
July 20°C15°C101 mm 15– – 6.7
August 20°C15°C108 mm 16– – 6.6
September 17°C13°C93 mm 13– – 6.5
October 13°C9°C96 mm 15– – 5.6
November 8°C5°C83 mm 15– – 4.9
December 5°C2°C87 mm 15– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Cuxhaven in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Cuxhaven?

The best months are July, August, June, September.