Recklinghausen Weather in May

What's the weather like in Recklinghausen (North Rhine-Westphalia) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Recklinghausen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Recklinghausen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.7°C 63.8°F
Nightly temperature 8.4°C 47°F
Average temperature 13°C 55.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 12.1°C 53.8°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Recklinghausen with around 66mm 2.6 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Recklinghausen

Recklinghausen average temperature in May

May rainfall

Recklinghausen average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen in May 2024.

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Recklinghausen weather stats

Recklinghausen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 3.9°C 39°F
Wettest month: July 83mm 3.3ins
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