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Bremen in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bremen in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bremen, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Bremen in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Bremen in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 59 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Bremen

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bremen has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Bremen in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bremen for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +21°C.

Is Bremen warm or cold in May?

Bremen is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +8°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Bremen:

Climate in Bremen in May

Bremen weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+13°C+17°C+20°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-2°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+32°C+35°C
Rainfall
47 mm59 mm73 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%72%74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
665
Cloudy days
877
Rainy days
151516
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +17°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 59 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bremen in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bremen is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bremen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bremen wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Bremen?

This is the weather in Bremen in May 2023:
1 May
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+18°C
2 May
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+11°C
3 May
☀️
+13°C
4 May
☀️
+18°C
5 May
☀️
+18°C
6 May
☁️
+17°C
7 May
☀️
+15°C
8 May
☀️
+20°C
9 May
☀️
+21°C
10 May
🌧️
+16°C
11 May
🌧️
+15°C
12 May
☀️
+22°C
13 May
☀️
+22°C
14 May
☀️
+21°C
15 May
☀️
+19°C
16 May
☀️
+13°C
17 May
☁️
+11°C
18 May
☁️
+15°C
19 May
☀️
+18°C
20 May
☀️
+18°C
21 May
☀️
+25°C
22 May
☀️
+24°C
23 May
☁️
+14°C
24 May
☁️
+13°C
25 May
☁️
+15°C
26 May
☀️
+16°C
27 May
☀️
+21°C
28 May
☀️
+21°C
29 May
☀️
+17°C
30 May
☁️
+16°C
31 May
☀️
+21°C
In May 2023 Bremen had 21 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bremen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bremen in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+15°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 433 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1024 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bremen in May:

Is May a good time to visit Bremen?

May is a really good time to go to Bremen. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bremen.

Can you sunbathe in Bremen in May?

May has mild temperatures in Bremen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bremen rainy in May?

Bremen is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bremen in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bremen in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Germany

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Monthly weather in Bremen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bremen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.