May · Germany
Best time to visit Nuremberg in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nuremberg in May
Average temperature 15°C, 66 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Nuremberg scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nuremberg layers a castle, Gothic churches and Nazi-era history into Franconia's largest city.
May ranks 3rd of 12 for Nuremberg — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nuremberg at 9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nuremberg in May?
- In May, Nuremberg averages 15°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Nuremberg?
- May earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nuremberg in May?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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