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Fehmarn Weather in May

Fehmarn in May

The short of it: Fehmarn in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 9 °C (47 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 16 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 9° · rain 46 mm · daylight 16 h 1 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

May in Fehmarn brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 9°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 1 min in mid-May, 122 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Fehmarn runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Burg auf Fehmarn, 1 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Fehmarn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 1 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Burg auf FehmarnSchleswig-Holstein1 km SE16°9°46 mm
HeiligenhafenSchleswig-Holstein16 km WSW17°8°49 mm
Oldenburg in HolsteinSchleswig-Holstein25 km SW17°8°49 mm
LensahnSchleswig-Holstein32 km SW17°8°50 mm
GrömitzSchleswig-Holstein35 km SSW17°8°49 mm
LütjenburgSchleswig-Holstein42 km WSW16°8°48 mm
AlholmZealand42 km NE16°9°44 mm
MariboZealand43 km NNE16°9°47 mm

The Almanac · Fehmarn Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Fehmarn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°1°53 mm25 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦
February4°0°42 mm24 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦
March7°2°38 mm22 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April12°5°34 mm20 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°46 mm19 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June19°12°56 mm20 km/h17 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°69 mm18 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August22°14°71 mm18 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
September18°12°54 mm20 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October13°8°56 mm22 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
November8°4°57 mm22 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦
December5°1°59 mm24 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fehmarn in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fehmarn in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 9 °C (47 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Fehmarn?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Fehmarn in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 19 min in December to 17 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Fehmarn in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fehmarn in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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