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Oberursel Weather in May

Oberursel in May

The short of it: Oberursel in May averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 15 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 9° · rain 58 mm · daylight 15 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oberursel an average May high of 20°, a low of 9° and some 58 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th 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. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Oberursel runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, 4 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Oberursel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 16 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 25 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bad Homburg vor der HöheHesse4 km NE20°9°57 mm
FriedrichsdorfHesse7 km NE20°9°55 mm
EschbornHesse7 km S20°9°55 mm
Bad Soden am TaunusHesse9 km SW20°9°55 mm
Bad VilbelHesse12 km ESE21°9°55 mm
KelkheimHesse12 km SW19°9°60 mm
GallusHesse12 km SSE21°10°58 mm
Frankfurt am MainHesse13 km SE21°10°58 mm

The Almanac · Oberursel Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Oberursel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°55 mm12 km/h8 h 30 min✦✦
February6°0°48 mm12 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
March11°2°48 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°5°42 mm11 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°58 mm10 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°61 mm10 km/h16 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°76 mm10 km/h15 h 59 min✦✦✦
August25°14°55 mm9 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°55 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°61 mm10 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
November8°3°57 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
December5°0°70 mm12 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oberursel in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oberursel in May?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Oberursel?

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

How long are the days in Oberursel 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 Oberursel in May?

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

What should I pack for Oberursel in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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