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Münchberg Weather in May

Münchberg in May

The short of it: Münchberg in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 15 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 62 mm · daylight 15 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Münchberg an average May high of 18°, a low of 6° and some 62 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 25 min in mid-May, 102 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; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Münchberg runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Schwarzenbach an der Saale, 11 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Münchberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 25 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Schwarzenbach an der SaaleBavaria11 km ENE18°6°58 mm
HofBavaria16 km NNE18°7°58 mm
SelbBavaria24 km E17°6°56 mm
KulmbachBavaria26 km WSW20°7°54 mm
AšCarlsbad Region29 km E17°6°57 mm
MarktredwitzBavaria30 km SE18°6°57 mm
BayreuthBavaria31 km SSW20°7°55 mm
KronachBavaria33 km W19°7°58 mm

The Almanac · Münchberg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Münchberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°90 mm14 km/h8 h 30 min✦
February3°-4°68 mm14 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March7°-1°74 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April13°2°48 mm12 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
May18°6°62 mm12 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°79 mm11 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦
July23°11°106 mm11 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
August22°10°77 mm10 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
September17°7°72 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October12°3°81 mm12 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦
November6°0°76 mm12 km/h8 h 55 min✦
December2°-3°98 mm13 km/h8 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Münchberg in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Münchberg in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Münchberg?

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

How long are the days in Münchberg in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 4 min in December to 16 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Münchberg in May?

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

What should I pack for Münchberg in May?

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

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