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Fockbek Weather in May

Fockbek in May

The short of it: Fockbek in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 16 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 51 mm · daylight 16 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give Fockbek an average May high of 17°, a low of 7° and some 51 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 0 min in mid-May, 121 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; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Fockbek runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Rendsburg, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Fockbek, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 0 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RendsburgSchleswig-Holstein5 km E17°7°51 mm
EckernfördeSchleswig-Holstein24 km NE16°7°55 mm
SchleswigSchleswig-Holstein24 km N17°7°53 mm
KronshagenSchleswig-Holstein32 km E17°7°51 mm
HeideSchleswig-Holstein35 km WSW17°7°55 mm
KielSchleswig-Holstein35 km E17°7°52 mm
NeumünsterSchleswig-Holstein36 km SE18°8°53 mm
Brachenfeld-RuthenbergSchleswig-Holstein37 km SE18°7°52 mm

The Almanac · Fockbek Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Fockbek by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°81 mm18 km/h7 h 52 min✦
February5°-1°58 mm18 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
March8°1°56 mm18 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April13°4°43 mm15 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°51 mm15 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°77 mm15 km/h17 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°13°86 mm14 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦
August22°13°92 mm13 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
September18°10°83 mm14 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
October13°6°90 mm15 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
November8°3°72 mm15 km/h8 h 23 min✦
December5°1°88 mm17 km/h7 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fockbek in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fockbek in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Fockbek?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Fockbek in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 20 min in December to 17 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Fockbek in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fockbek in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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