Augsburg in May means 17.9°C afternoons for the Fuggerei and a city that still feels fully walkable between museum stops. 21.8 rainy days push more time into Schaezlerpalais and Leopold-Mozart-Haus.
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Month intelligence
Augsburg in May ranks #8 of 12 Augsburg months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is warmer, wetter, and brighter. The strongest benchmark is June, which sits 9 points higher mostly because the alternative month gives you more bright hours.
City rank
#8 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-9 pts
against June
City baseline
+3.4C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
+3.4C
warmer than the city average
Rain pattern
+26.6 mm / +3.8 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
+2.3 h
more bright hours for the day plan
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Best for
First-time visitors who want Fuggerei and Sankt Anna in one city break: May still allows a full walking loop.
Museum-led travelers who prefer Schaezlerpalais and Leopold-Mozart-Haus when rain spreads across much of the month.
Return visitors comparing Augsburg in May with June: this month feels slightly less compressed before summer arrivals build.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 17.9C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 8.4C |
| Monthly rainfall | 105.4 mm |
| Rainy days | 21.8 days |
| Humidity | 70.5% |
| Average sunshine | 10.2 h |
How The Month Feels
May in Augsburg moves between Fuggerei lanes and the galleries at Schaezlerpalais. The city looks brightest around midday, then slips back indoors when rain returns.
What To Lock In Early
Book Fuggerei and Schaezlerpalais first, especially if your stay includes a weekend. Leave the order of Sankt Anna, Leopold-Mozart-Haus, and Kunstmuseum Walter open and adjust to the weather.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book timed entry for the Fuggerei before your first full day in Augsburg.
Plan cue
Reserve Schaezlerpalais for an indoor slot on one of the wetter May afternoons.
Plan cue
Plan Sankt Anna and Basilika St. Ulrich und Afra on the same morning, then leave the afternoon open for Leopold-Mozart-Haus.
Practical trip tips
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Broaden the session
If this month looks too wet, compare cities where indoor anchors and flexible walking windows may work harder for you.
Quick answers
Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.
Expect around 17.9°C by day and 8.4°C at night, with 105.4 mm of rain across roughly 21.8 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 17.9°C, dropping to about 8.4°C at night.
Layers, light rain protection, and comfortable shoes are the safest combination.
It can. The month usually works best when museums, churches, galleries, or other covered landmarks carry the core of the day and outdoor time stays flexible.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.