Gießen in May
7.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (59 mm)
15:16 hDaylight
05:44Sunrise · 20:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 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 (±4.4 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -1°C | 56 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 5°C | -1°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 9°C | 2°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 14°C | 5°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 21°C | 12°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 67 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 24°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 55 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 13°C | 6°C | 55 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 56 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| December | 4°C | 0°C | 67 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gießen in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Gießen?
The best months are August, June, July, September.