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Markranstädt Weather in May

Markranstädt in May

The short of it: Markranstädt in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 15 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 9° · rain 44 mm · daylight 15 h 33 min

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

Thirty years of records give Markranstädt an average May high of 19°, a low of 9° and some 44 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 5th 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. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Markranstädt runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Schkeuditz, 11 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Markranstädt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 33 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchkeuditzSaxony11 km N19°9°42 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony11 km ESE20°9°48 mm
LeipzigSaxony11 km ENE20°9°46 mm
GohlisSaxony12 km NE20°9°46 mm
MerseburgSaxony-Anhalt17 km WNW20°9°50 mm
TauchaSaxony20 km ENE20°9°50 mm
WeißenfelsSaxony-Anhalt21 km WSW19°8°52 mm
Halle (Saale)Saxony-Anhalt26 km NW20°9°52 mm

The Almanac · Markranstädt Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Markranstädt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°33 mm15 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°29 mm14 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March9°1°36 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°5°27 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°44 mm12 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°46 mm11 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°75 mm10 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°14°55 mm10 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°49 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°38 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°40 mm12 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦✦
December5°0°36 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markranstädt in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markranstädt in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Markranstädt?

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

How long are the days in Markranstädt 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 Markranstädt in May?

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

What should I pack for Markranstädt in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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