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Königswinter Weather in May

Königswinter in May

The short of it: Königswinter in May averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 15 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 9° · rain 62 mm · daylight 15 h 29 min

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

Thirty years of records give Königswinter an average May high of 20°, a low of 9° and some 62 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 29 min in mid-May, 104 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Königswinter runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Bonn, 9 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Königswinter, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 19 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 29 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BonnNorth Rhine-Westphalia9 km NW20°9°62 mm
Sankt AugustinNorth Rhine-Westphalia11 km N20°9°64 mm
Hennef (Sieg)North Rhine-Westphalia13 km NNE20°9°66 mm
TroisdorfNorth Rhine-Westphalia15 km NNW20°9°65 mm
BornheimNorth Rhine-Westphalia17 km NW20°9°59 mm
Porz am RheinNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km NNW20°10°64 mm
BrühlNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km NW20°10°58 mm
RodenkirchenNorth Rhine-Westphalia28 km NNW20°10°62 mm

The Almanac · Königswinter Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Königswinter by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°1°59 mm12 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦
February7°1°51 mm12 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
March11°3°54 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°43 mm10 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°62 mm10 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°70 mm10 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°84 mm9 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
August24°13°74 mm9 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
September20°10°60 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°62 mm10 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November10°4°61 mm11 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December7°2°70 mm12 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Königswinter in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Königswinter in May?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Königswinter?

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

How long are the days in Königswinter in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Königswinter in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Königswinter in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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