SeasonMapSopot weather in May
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May in Sopot: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Sopot · #944 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sopot climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 51°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.1 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sopot 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sopot'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 weatherSopot's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Sopot in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Pier entry fee in season
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyEurope's longest wooden pier charges to walk out on it during the summer months and is free the rest of the year. Half a kilometre of planks over the Baltic, and the crowd on it is the point. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sopot — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sopot?
Sopot in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sopot?
- May in Sopot: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Sopot on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Sopot in May?
- In May, Sopot averages a daily high of 17.5°C and a low of 7.3°C, with about 54.2 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sopot in May?
- Sopot has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.
Other months in Sopot
Warmer or cooler than Sopot in May
Similar destinations in Central Europe — May
Within 300 km: Warsaw's Vistula riverside season around 1 May – 20 Sep, and Kaliningrad's Victory Day on 9 May.