May · Poland
Best time to visit Poznań in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Poznań in May
Average temperature 15°C, 37 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Poznań scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Poznań's market square, Renaissance town hall and billy-goat clock anchor a lively student city in western Poland.
May in Poznań tops the year's climate scores
May averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.8 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Poznań at 9.8/10 — 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 Poznań in May?
- In May, Poznań averages 15°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Poznań?
- May earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Poznań in May?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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