SeasonMapSylt weather in May
Germany
May in Sylt: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Sylt · #893 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sylt in May
Other months in Sylt
Sylt's forum calls August peak season but not a weather guarantee — regulars note it's an island climate first, so a light jacket is standard packing advice for breezy evenings even in high summer. It's also the wettest month, with showers likely on a good third of the days.
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Sylt climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 53°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.2 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sylt 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sylt'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 weatherSylt's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Sylt in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Beach pass charge
1 Jan – 31 DecA spa fee is charged island-wide and a day pass is sold at the beach crossings; under-18s are exempt. Overnight guests pay it through the accommodation whether they use the beach or not. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sylt — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sylt in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sylt?
- May in Sylt: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Sylt on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Sylt in May?
- In May, Sylt averages a daily high of 15.3°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 37.7 mm of rain over roughly 6.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sylt in May?
- Sylt has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — May
Within 300 km: Hamburg's Hafengeburtstag on 8–10 May, and Copenhagen's Tivoli summer season on 27 Mar – 20 Sep.