Golden in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
16Rainy days (105 mm)
14:11 hDaylight
05:51Sunrise · 20:03 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Very wet: about 16 rainy 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 (±3.8 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° -9° J 5° -9° F 10° -5° M 13° -2° A 18° 3° M 24° 8° J 27° 11° J 25° 11° A 22° 7° S 15° 1° O 8° -5° N 3° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-9°C25 mm 6– – 4.7
February 5°C-9°C28 mm 7– – 4.7
March 10°C-5°C53 mm 9– – 5.3
April 13°C-2°C80 mm 12– – 5.7
May 18°C3°C105 mm 16– – 6.1
June 24°C8°C85 mm 15– – 7.0
July 27°C11°C86 mm 17– – 6.8
August 25°C11°C84 mm 18– – 6.7
September 22°C7°C56 mm 11– – 7.6
October 15°C1°C48 mm 8– – 6.8
November 8°C-5°C35 mm 7– – 5.5
December 3°C-9°C24 mm 5– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Golden in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 3°C.

When is the best time to visit Golden?

The best months are September, June.