Hildesheim Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hildesheim (Lower Saxony) in May 2024?

The climate in Hildesheim during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Hildesheim and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Hildesheim weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Nightly temperature 6.9°C 44.4°F
Average temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hildesheim with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hildesheim

Hildesheim average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hildesheim average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hildesheim average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hildesheim in May 2024.

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Hildesheim weather stats

Hildesheim weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 2.3°C 36.1°F
Wettest month: June 85mm 3.3ins
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