Weather in Essen for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Essen at the beginning of May is 17.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 19.3 °C by the end of May.
Essen experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 110 mm.
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Essen in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 22° | 2 18° | 3 14° | 4 19° | |||
5 18° | 6 16° | 7 18° | 8 17° | 9 18° | 10 18° | 11 19° |
12 22° | 13 22° | 14 23° | 15 21° | 16 17° | 17 15° | 18 16° |
19 19° | 20 19° | 21 24° | 22 21° | 23 19° | 24 14° | 25 19° |
26 21° | 27 19° | 28 20° | 29 18° | 30 17° | 31 21° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Essen
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Moderate rain at times | 22° /10° | 2 mm | 5 | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /9° | 5.2 mm | 4 | |
3 May | Partly cloudy | 14° /5° | 5.7 mm | 4 | |
4 May | Cloudy | 19° /6° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
5 May | Heavy rain at times | 18° /10° | 2.9 mm | 5 | |
6 May | Cloudy | 16° /9° | 5.4 mm | 4 | |
7 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /11° | 3.7 mm | 4 | |
8 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /10° | 5 mm | 4 | |
9 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /10° | 5.5 mm | 5 | |
10 May | Moderate rain at times | 18° /10° | 5 mm | 4 | |
11 May | Moderate rain at times | 19° /10° | 1.9 mm | 5 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /11° | 2 mm | 6 | |
13 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /12° | 1 mm | 5 | |
14 May | Overcast | 23° /11° | 0 mm | 6 | |
15 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /11° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
16 May | Overcast | 17° /10° | 3.6 mm | 4 | |
17 May | Overcast | 15° /8° | 3.7 mm | 4 | |
18 May | Overcast | 16° /7° | 0.7 mm | 4 | |
19 May | Overcast | 19° /8° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
20 May | Overcast | 19° /10° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
21 May | Overcast | 24° /12° | 2.4 mm | 5 | |
22 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 21° /13° | 10.2 mm | 5 | |
23 May | Overcast | 19° /9° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
24 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 18.8 mm | 3 | |
25 May | Partly cloudy | 19° /10° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
26 May | Sunny | 21° /9° | 1.4 mm | 5 | |
27 May | Partly cloudy | 19° /8° | 4.8 mm | 5 | |
28 May | Overcast | 20° /9° | 1.3 mm | 5 | |
29 May | Partly cloudy | 18° /9° | 9.6 mm | 5 | |
30 May | Overcast | 17° /8° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
31 May | Cloudy | 21° /9° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
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Essen in May - FAQ
What to pack to Essen in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Essen in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Essen, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Essen
UV exposure in Essen during May
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