Weather in Dresden, Saxony, Germany in May
In an average May, Dresden sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 23°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2007-05-25
Lowest
4°C
2019-05-04
Low
Highest
17°C
2017-05-30
Lowest
-2°C
2020-05-12
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
2007-05-25
Lowest
-8°C
2020-05-12
Humidity
Highest
15.6 g/m³
2017-05-30
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
2020-05-12
Wind
Highest
50 km/h
1981-05-27
Lowest
6 km/h
2025-05-20
Precip
Wettest
138 mm
1986
Driest
18 mm
1990
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