SeasonMapFreiburg weather in May
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May in Freiburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Freiburg · #570 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Freiburg in May
Other months in Freiburg
Freiburg's forum calls it Germany's warmest and sunniest city, so odds of good September weather are better than most of the country, though the region is genuinely capable of a rainy, cool spell any time of year. Regulars note September is a pleasant month in the surrounding wine country as the grapes ripen, and recommend layers since daytime highs can swing widely from one week to the next.
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Freiburg climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Freiburg in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
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Best months for Freiburg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFreiburg's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Freiburg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Freiburg in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Freiburg?
- May in Freiburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Freiburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Freiburg in May?
- In May, Freiburg averages a daily high of 20.5°C and a low of 8.4°C, with about 92.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Freiburg in May?
- Freiburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — May
Within 300 km: Strasbourg's Storks on the nests around 15 Feb – 31 Aug, and Interlaken's Lake steamers on summer timetable on 9 May – 11 Oct.