Planning a trip to Ostrava in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 86 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostrava has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Ostrava in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ostrava for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of +1°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 +20°C to +23°C.
Is Ostrava warm or cold in May?
Ostrava is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +19°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 Ostrava:
Climate in Ostrava in May
Ostrava weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+14°C
+19°C
+22°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
-3°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+31°C
+34°C
Rainfall
53 mm
86 mm
95 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
72%
74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
6
Cloudy days
6
5
4
Rainy days
14
16
16
Snowy days
2
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +19°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 86 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Ostrava in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 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 Ostrava is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Ostrava based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ostrava wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Ostrava?
This is the weather in Ostrava in May 2023:
1 May
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+20°C
2 May
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+18°C
3 May
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+13°C
4 May
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+17°C
5 May
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+21°C
6 May
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+17°C
7 May
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+11°C
8 May
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+12°C
9 May
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+18°C
10 May
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+19°C
11 May
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+21°C
12 May
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+19°C
13 May
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+17°C
14 May
🌧️
+19°C
15 May
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+15°C
16 May
🌧️
+18°C
17 May
🌧️
+11°C
18 May
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+11°C
19 May
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+15°C
20 May
🌫️
+19°C
21 May
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+24°C
22 May
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+23°C
23 May
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+23°C
24 May
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+16°C
25 May
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+17°C
26 May
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+19°C
27 May
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+19°C
28 May
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+21°C
29 May
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+22°C
30 May
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+22°C
31 May
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+23°C
In May 2023 Ostrava had 21 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Ostrava climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Ostrava 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 2019 (+16°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 974 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostrava in May:
Is May a good time to visit Ostrava?
May is a really good time to go to Ostrava. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ostrava.
Can you sunbathe in Ostrava in May?
May has mild temperatures in Ostrava. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Ostrava rainy in May?
Ostrava 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 Ostrava in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ostrava in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Czech Republic
Check out the weather for other cities in Czech Republic.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ostrava, 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.