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Sylt in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Sylt in May is especially suited to city breaks. Days are around 12 °C (cool), and the sea is about 11 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Dünen und Strandkörbe auf SyltSylt · MayPhoto: User:Equalhuman · CC0

Climate facts

Day
12 °C
Night
10 °C
Sea
11 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
84 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable32/100
City breakGood69/100
ActiveLimited64/100
FamilyUnsuitable33/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 12 °C
  • Sea still cool (11 °C)
  • High humidity (84 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
5
J
4
F
5
M
9
A
12
M
16
J
18
J
19
A
17
S
13
O
9
N
6
D
Rainy daysdays
12
J
10
F
10
M
8
A
7
M
7
J
8
J
8
A
9
S
12
O
13
N
13
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Sylt in May?

Daytime highs average around 12 °C, with nights around 10 °C.

Can you swim in Sylt in May?

The sea is about 11 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Sylt in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Sylt?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.