Late spring · Weather & things to do
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.0 in (75 mm) falling in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, alongside highs near 65°F (18°C) and lows of 46°F (8°C).
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 83/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 65°F (18°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 46°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (75 mm).
With about 15 h 07 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Rothenburg ob der Tauber's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 8.1 in (207 mm) in total.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in April to 83/100.
- May sits inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Town Walls
Covered walkway along the medieval walls.
St. Jakob's Church
Gothic church holding Riemenschneider's Holy Blood Altar.
Gasthof Goldener Greifen
Franconian cooking in a 14th-century inn.
Dinkelsbühl
Walled town south on the Romantic Road, less busy.
Night Watchman Tour
Evening walking tour with medieval stories and humor.
Nearby in May
- Würzburg in May~30 mi · highs 67°F, 2.9 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in May~40 mi · highs 67°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Bamberg in May~47 mi · highs 67°F, 2.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Munich in May~107 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.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Oct, Dec window our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends.
How hot is Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Routes in season in May
- Bavaria & the Romantic Road May – Oct, Dec
Planning Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.