Dresden weather in May
May in Dresden: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Dresden · #260 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dresden climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dresden in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Dresden?
- May in Dresden: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Dresden on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Dresden in May?
- In May, Dresden averages a daily high of 17.3°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 68.7 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dresden in May?
- Dresden has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.