May · Germany
Best time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May
Average temperature 12°C, 120 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
1.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Garmisch-Partenkirchen scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 120 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen sits beneath the Zugspitze, with ski slopes, gorges and Bavarian traditions.
May in Garmisch-Partenkirchen — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
120 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Garmisch-Partenkirchen — 7.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May?
- In May, Garmisch-Partenkirchen averages 12°C, 120 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
- May earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May?
- Expect about 120 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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