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Korbach Weather in May

Korbach in May

The short of it: Korbach in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 15 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 66 mm · daylight 15 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Korbach an average May high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 66 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 33 min in mid-May, 107 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Korbach runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Marsberg, 21 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Korbach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 33 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km N17°7°66 mm
BrilonNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km WNW17°6°73 mm
WarburgNorth Rhine-Westphalia30 km NE18°7°58 mm
BaunatalHesse37 km E18°8°62 mm
BürenNorth Rhine-Westphalia38 km NW18°8°65 mm
WarsteinNorth Rhine-Westphalia41 km WNW17°7°70 mm
Bad BerleburgNorth Rhine-Westphalia42 km SW17°6°72 mm
MeschedeNorth Rhine-Westphalia42 km WNW18°7°71 mm

The Almanac · Korbach 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 6°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Korbach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°86 mm17 km/h8 h 21 min✦
February4°-2°67 mm16 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
March8°0°67 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April13°3°52 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
May17°6°66 mm13 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June21°10°68 mm12 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July23°12°91 mm12 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August22°11°78 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
September18°8°74 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October13°5°77 mm14 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
November7°2°79 mm14 km/h8 h 47 min✦
December4°-1°90 mm15 km/h7 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Korbach in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Korbach in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Korbach?

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

How long are the days in Korbach in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Korbach in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Korbach in May?

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

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