May · Poland
Best time to visit Szczecin in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Szczecin in May
Average temperature 14°C, 40 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.3/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Szczecin scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 14°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Szczecin spreads around a grand harbour on the Oder, with a ducal castle and Prussian-era boulevards.
May in Szczecin tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 40 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Szczecin at 9.3/10 — 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.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 Szczecin in May?
- In May, Szczecin averages 14°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Szczecin?
- May earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Szczecin in May?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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