May · Germany
Best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May
Average temperature 14°C, 62 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Rothenburg ob der Tauber scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber rewards slow exploration of its preserved gates, towers, half-timbered lanes, churches, and walkable town wall.
May is one of the strongest months in Rothenburg ob der Tauber (4th)
May averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Rothenburg ob der Tauber (4th of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May?
- In May, Rothenburg ob der Tauber averages 14°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
- May earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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