SeasonMapGarmisch-Partenkirchen (Garmisch) weather in May
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May in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 16 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Garmisch-Partenkirchen · #1364 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 24/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen's forum puts January and February around freezing on average, genuinely cold, with temperatures capable of dropping to -10°C. Regulars call the skiing conditions great in a good snow year, and recommend dressing for cold and wet if walking the surrounding countryside — the Garmisch Classic ski area typically opens by this point in the season.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 164 mm / 6.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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.
BusyWhitsun/Pentecost holidays in Germany, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Garmisch-Partenkirchen'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 weatherGarmisch-Partenkirchen's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Glacier skiing after the thaw
15 Apr – 10 May · usuallySki seasonWhen the valley runs close, the Zugspitze glacier keeps a handful of lifts turning into May. It is a short day on a small area, reached by cog railway or cable car.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Garmisch-Partenkirchen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
- May in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 16 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Garmisch-Partenkirchen on SeasonMap's comfort score (24/100).
- What is the weather like in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May?
- In May, Garmisch-Partenkirchen averages a daily high of 18°C and a low of 6°C, with about 164.1 mm of rain over roughly 16.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May?
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
- Does it snow in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in May?
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen sees roughly 8 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — May
Within 300 km: Munich's Fruehlingsfest on 17 Apr – 10 May, and Ischgl's Top of the Mountain closing concert on 2 May.