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Sibiu in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Sibiu in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Sibiu in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Sibiu in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +20°C during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 18 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 129 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
129 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sibiu has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Sibiu in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +20°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +22°C.

Is Sibiu warm or cold in May?

Sibiu is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +9°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 Sibiu:

Climate in Sibiu in May

Sibiu weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+15°C+20°C+23°C
Min. temperature
-10°C-1°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+32°C+33°C
Rainfall
91 mm129 mm156 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%72%74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
544
Cloudy days
433
Rainy days
171815
Snowy days
200

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +20°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 91 mm to 129 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 5 sunny days in April to 4 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sibiu is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sibiu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 54 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Sibiu wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Sibiu?

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

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+12°C) and the highest in 2019 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 593 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1317 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sibiu in May:

Is May a good time to visit Sibiu?

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

Can you sunbathe in Sibiu in May?

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

Is Sibiu rainy in May?

Sibiu 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 Sibiu in May?

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

Other cities in Romania

Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.

Monthly weather in Sibiu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sibiu, 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.