May · Poland
Best time to visit Gdansk in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gdansk in May
Average temperature 13°C, 25 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Gdansk scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 13°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gdańsk rebuilt its merchant houses and cranes after the war, opening a Hanseatic old town onto the Baltic.
May: the best month of the year in Gdansk
May averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Gdansk at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gdansk in May?
- In May, Gdansk averages 13°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Gdansk?
- May earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gdansk in May?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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