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Nuremberg in May
Nuremberg warms up: highs climb to 67°F (19°C), from 59°F in April, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 82/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (76 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 07 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around May
May is one of Nuremberg's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 8.7 in (222 mm) in total.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 79/100 in April to 82/100.
- Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nuremberg in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Kaiserburg
The imperial castle on the sandstone ridge above the old town, with the Sinwell Tower and a 50-metre well.
Bratwursthäusle
Grill house beside St. Sebaldus serving finger-sized Nürnberger Rostbratwürste over a beechwood fire.
Frauenkirche
Gothic church on the Hauptmarkt whose 1509 clock runs the Männleinlaufen figure parade every day at noon.
Christkindlesmarkt
Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls fill the Hauptmarkt, selling Lebkuchen, plum-people figures and Glühwein.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany's largest museum of cultural history, from Dürer paintings to the oldest surviving globe.
Nearby in May
- Bamberg in May~31 mi · highs 67°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May~40 mi · highs 65°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Würzburg in May~56 mi · highs 67°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in May~94 mi · highs 65°F, 4.9 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.
Nuremberg in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Nuremberg?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
How hot is Nuremberg in May?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nuremberg in May?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (707 mm).
What should I pack for Nuremberg in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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