Essen weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Essen: highs of 19°C (65°F) and about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (47°F) and cloud cover 68% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 22°C (72°F) and 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Essen?
best month Weather score 71/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Essen.
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Does it rain a lot in Essen in May?
Some rain is normal: about 65 mm (2.6 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Essen in May?
Days average 19°C (65°F) and nights 8°C (47°F).
Essen weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C (40°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 84 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| February | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 67 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 61 mm | 69% | fair |
| April | 15°C (59°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 45 mm | 64% | best |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 65 mm | 68% | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm | 71% | best |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm | 68% | best |
| August | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 82 mm | 67% | best |
| September | 20°C (67°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 62 mm | 65% | best |
| October | 15°C (58°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 67 mm | 70% | fair |
| November | 9°C (48°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| December | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 86 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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