Late spring · Weather & things to do
Berlin in May
Berlin warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 58°F in April, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 47°F (9°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.1 in (53 mm) for the month.
With about 15 h 31 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Berlin's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 79/100 in April to 86/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Berlin in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Field of 2,711 concrete stelae with an underground information center.
East Side Gallery
1.3 km of Wall covered in murals along the Spree.
Curry 36
Long-running stand for currywurst and fries near Mehringdamm station.
Tempelhofer Feld
Former airport turned huge public park; cycle or skate the old runways.
Why now May scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Markthalle Neun
Restored 1891 market hall with Thursday Street Food night.
Nearby in May
- Potsdam in May~17 mi · highs 67°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dresden in May~103 mi · highs 67°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prague in May~175 mi · highs 68°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bamberg in May~212 mi · highs 67°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Berlin in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Berlin?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends.
How hot is Berlin in May?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Berlin in May?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.8 in (605 mm).
What should I pack for Berlin in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden May – Sep
Planning Berlin in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.