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Stuttgart in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Stuttgart in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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Weather in Stuttgart in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Stuttgart in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 17 rainy days and 96 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stuttgart has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Stuttgart in May

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

The temperature in May is +20°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +27°C during the day and a minimum of +4°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +25°C.

Is Stuttgart warm or cold in May?

Stuttgart is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°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 Stuttgart:

Climate in Stuttgart in May

Stuttgart weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+15°C+19°C+23°C
Min. temperature
-6°C0°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+32°C+40°C
Rainfall
68 mm96 mm91 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%70%69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
665
Cloudy days
544
Rainy days
171716
Snowy days
100

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +19°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 68 mm to 96 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Stuttgart based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 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.
May is one of the rainiest months in Stuttgart, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Stuttgart wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 96 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Stuttgart?

This is the weather in Stuttgart in May 2023:
1 May
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+17°C
2 May
☀️
+17°C
3 May
☀️
+20°C
4 May
☀️
+23°C
5 May
☀️
+21°C
6 May
☀️
+21°C
7 May
☀️
+24°C
8 May
🌧️
+20°C
9 May
☀️
+22°C
10 May
🌧️
+16°C
11 May
🌧️
+15°C
12 May
☁️
+16°C
13 May
☁️
+16°C
14 May
☀️
+18°C
15 May
☀️
+19°C
16 May
🌧️
+13°C
17 May
☀️
+14°C
18 May
☀️
+19°C
19 May
☁️
+16°C
20 May
☀️
+23°C
21 May
☀️
+24°C
22 May
☀️
+27°C
23 May
☁️
+19°C
24 May
☁️
+17°C
25 May
☀️
+23°C
26 May
☀️
+23°C
27 May
☀️
+24°C
28 May
☀️
+25°C
29 May
☀️
+26°C
30 May
☀️
+23°C
31 May
☀️
+25°C
In May 2023 Stuttgart had 22 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+12°C) and the highest in 2014 (+19°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 568 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 1185 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stuttgart in May:

Is May a good time to visit Stuttgart?

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

Can you sunbathe in Stuttgart in May?

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

Is Stuttgart rainy in May?

Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart in May?

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

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Monthly weather in Stuttgart

Source of the data

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