Elmshorn in May

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (62 mm)
15:41 hDaylight
05:27Sunrise · 21:08 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

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

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° 0° J 5° 0° F 8° 1° M 13° 4° A 17° 8° M 20° 11° J 22° 13° J 22° 13° A 18° 10° S 13° 7° O 8° 3° N 5° 1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C0°C65 mm 13– – 4.3
February 5°C0°C53 mm 11– – 4.7
March 8°C1°C54 mm 11– – 5.3
April 13°C4°C46 mm 11– – 6.2
May 17°C8°C62 mm 11– – 6.8
June 20°C11°C70 mm 13– – 7.1
July 22°C13°C83 mm 14– – 7.3
August 22°C13°C77 mm 13– – 7.3
September 18°C10°C58 mm 10– – 7.1
October 13°C7°C61 mm 12– – 6.1
November 8°C3°C55 mm 12– – 5.2
December 5°C1°C67 mm 13– – 4.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Elmshorn in May?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Elmshorn?

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