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Differdange Weather in May

Differdange in May

The short of it: Differdange in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 15 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 8° · rain 65 mm · daylight 15 h 20 min

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

Thirty years of records give Differdange an average May high of 18°, a low of 8° and some 65 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 20 min in mid-May, 100 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Differdange runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Villerupt, 7 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Differdange, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 20 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VilleruptGrand Est7 km SSE19°8°65 mm
Esch-sur-AlzetteEsch-sur-Alzette7 km ESE19°8°66 mm
AubangeWallonia8 km NW19°8°65 mm
LongwyGrand Est9 km W19°8°67 mm
DudelangeEsch-sur-Alzette15 km ESE19°9°66 mm
GasperichLuxembourg18 km ENE19°9°65 mm
BelairLuxembourg18 km ENE19°9°65 mm
ArlonWallonia18 km NNW18°8°67 mm

The Almanac · Differdange Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Differdange by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°103 mm14 km/h8 h 35 min✦
February6°-1°79 mm13 km/h10 h 2 min✦
March10°2°75 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April14°4°50 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May18°8°65 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°66 mm10 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°66 mm10 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August24°13°61 mm10 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September19°10°67 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°93 mm12 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦
November8°3°90 mm12 km/h9 h 0 min✦
December5°0°122 mm13 km/h8 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Differdange in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Differdange in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Differdange?

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

How long are the days in Differdange in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Differdange in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Differdange in May?

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

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