Late spring · Weather & things to do
Würzburg in May
The year's rain peaks now, with about 2.9 in (73 mm) falling in Würzburg, alongside highs near 67°F (20°C) and lows of 47°F (9°C).
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 83/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 67°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 47°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.9 in (73 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
With about 15 h 10 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Würzburg's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 8.1 in (205 mm) in total.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort holds steady from April (81 → 83/100).
- 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 eveningslows near 47°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 Würzburg in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Alte Mainbrücke
Stone bridge over the Main lined with baroque saints, facing Marienberg Fortress across the river.
Why now May scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Alte Mainmühle
Restaurant in an old mill at the foot of the bridge; its window sells the glasses for the bridge-side wine.
Würzburg Cathedral
St. Kilian's Cathedral, a Romanesque church rebuilt after 1945, at the end of the Domstrasse.
Festung Marienberg
Hilltop fortress above the vineyards on the west bank, with walls and terraces looking over the old town.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 2.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bürgerspital Weinstuben
Wine tavern of a hospital foundation and estate dating to 1316, serving Franconian Silvaner and hearty plates.
Nearby in May
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in May~30 mi · highs 65°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bamberg in May~43 mi · highs 67°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in May~56 mi · highs 67°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rüdesheim in May~90 mi · highs 67°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
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.
Würzburg in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Würzburg?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain.
How hot is Würzburg 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 Würzburg in May?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.7 in (679 mm).
What should I pack for Würzburg in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°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).
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