Weather in Dresden in May
In an average May, Dresden sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 23°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2018-05-29
Lowest
4°C
1985-05-03
Low
Highest
17°C
2008-05-31
Lowest
-1°C
2011-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
34°C
2008-05-31
Lowest
-7°C
2011-05-03
Humidity
Highest
15.6 g/m³
2008-05-31
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
2007-05-01
Wind
Highest
37 km/h
2007-05-11
Lowest
6 km/h
1981-05-30
Gust
Highest
79 km/h
2007-05-11
Lowest
13 km/h
1987-05-31
Precip
Wettest
161 mm
2013
Driest
25 mm
2023
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