Weather in Essen for May 2027
In general, the average temperature in Essen at the beginning of May is 18 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 21.1 °C by the end of May.
Essen experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 94.6 mm.
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Essen Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Essen
May weather in Essen day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 May |  Sunny | 24° /10° | 1 mm | 6 | |
| 2 May |  Patchy rain possible | 22° /11° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
| 3 May |  Partly cloudy | 17° /8° | 4 mm | 3 | |
| 4 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /7° | 1.4 mm | 3 | |
| 5 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /9° | 3.1 mm | 3 | |
| 6 May |  Cloudy | 14° /7° | 9.1 mm | 3 | |
| 7 May |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 16° /8° | 1.9 mm | 3 | |
| 8 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /8° | 2.5 mm | 5 | |
| 9 May | Partly cloudy | 19° /8° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
| 10 May |  Overcast | 19° /9° | 2.5 mm | 5 | |
| 11 May | Partly cloudy | 19° /8° | 3.4 mm | 4 | |
| 12 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /9° | 1.4 mm | 5 | |
| 13 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /9° | 3.5 mm | 4 | |
| 14 May | Overcast | 20° /9° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /8° | 1.4 mm | 4 | |
| 16 May | Overcast | 17° /7° | 2.1 mm | 4 | |
| 17 May | Overcast | 16° /7° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
| 18 May | Overcast | 16° /8° | 2.1 mm | 3 | |
| 19 May | Overcast | 19° /7° | 1.9 mm | 4 | |
| 20 May | Overcast | 19° /10° | 2.8 mm | 4 | |
| 21 May | Overcast | 22° /10° | 1.3 mm | 4 | |
| 22 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 21° /11° | 5.2 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 20° /9° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /10° | 10.7 mm | 4 | |
| 25 May | Partly cloudy | 21° /11° | 1.6 mm | 5 | |
| 26 May | Sunny | 22° /10° | 0.8 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Partly cloudy | 20° /11° | 3.7 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Overcast | 20° /9° | 3.2 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Partly cloudy | 21° /10° | 5.8 mm | 5 | |
| 30 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /11° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
| 31 May | Cloudy | 23° /11° | 5 mm | 5 | |
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Essen weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 15°/6° | 19°/9° | 24°/13° |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 16.8 km/h | 15.4 km/h | 16.8 km/h |
| Humidity | 65% | 71% | 66% |
| Rainy days | 22 days | 29 days | 25 days |
| Snow days | 1 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 7 days | 2 days | 5 days |
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Mild & changeable · highs around 19 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Essen in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Essen, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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