Verdict: Excellent month
Berlin Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Berlin — highs around 19°C (66°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Berlin.
Average high
19°C / 66°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
56 mm
What to pack for Berlin in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Berlin: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: Feb (~15 rain days)
5°
0°
Jan
7°
1°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
19°
9°
May
24°
14°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
25°
16°
Aug
21°
12°
Sep
15°
8°
Oct
8°
3°
Nov
5°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)