Things to do in Schwangau in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Schwangau. The weather is usually moderately chilly, humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 40—58°F (5—14°C).

Schwangau has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Schwangau. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Schwangau in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Schwangau in May

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Holidays in Schwangau in May
May
  • May Day (May 1)
  • Fathers' Day (May 9)
  • Ascension Day (May 9)
  • Mothers' Day (May 12)
  • Whit Sunday (May 19)
  • Whit Monday (May 20)
Other notable holidays
  • Easter Monday (April 1)
  • Peace Festival in Augsburg (August 8)
  • Assumption of Mary (August 15)
  • German World Children's Day (September 20)
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Weather in Schwangau in May

Temperatures on an average day in Schwangau in May

The average temperature in Schwangau in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 58°F (14°C) to a low of 40°F (5°C). Some would describe it as moderately chilly, humid but cool.

For comparison, the hottest month in Schwangau, August, has days with highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows of 51°F (11°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 33°F (0°C) and lows of 19°F (-7°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Schwangau in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
58°F
highs
40°F
lows

General weather summary

Moderately chilly, humid but cool
Feels like
59%
Chance of rain
0.343 in
Amount
8.6 mph
Wind speed
85%
Humidity
15.1 hrs
Daylight length
5:41 AM
Sunrise
8:46 PM
Sunset
36%
Cloud cover
Jacket, rain coat and rain boots
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 58°F (14°C) and a low of 40°F (5°C), it generally feels moderately chilly, humid but cool. There might also be a moderate chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket and top it off with a rain coat and rain boots
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Best attractions for Schwangau in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Schwangau has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Schwangau that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Schwangau for May.
Tegelberg
1. Tegelberg
4.8
(258)
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
This alpine destination with a scenic tramway ride is popular for skiing, hiking & paragliding.
Forggensee
2. Forggensee
4.7
(1035)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Alpine artificial lake looped by a hiking & biking trail used for fishing, boating & water sports.
St. Coloman
3. St. Coloman
4.6
(840)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Majestic baroque church in pastoral surrounds, with an ornate stucco chapel & painted alter.
Schwansee
4. Schwansee
4.8
(225)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Scenic mountain lake & park with 60 kilometers of trails & a historic castle with English gardens.
Bannwaldsee
5. Bannwaldsee
4.6
(182)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Trail-ringed Alpine lake with camping & beaches plus sweeping views of snow-capped mountains.
Roman Villa Rustica Schwangau
6. Roman Villa Rustica Schwangau
4.6
(15)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
St. Georg
7. St. Georg
4.8
(4)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Königliche Kristall-Therme am Kurpark Schwangau
8. Königliche Kristall-Therme am Kurpark Schwangau
4.4
(6084)
Thermal baths
Nature & Parks
Spa complex with thermal baths, saunas & an outdoor pool, plus massages, dining & mountain views.
St. Maria und Florian
9. St. Maria und Florian
4.9
(35)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
FAHR-WERK Odenwaldring Schaafheim
10. FAHR-WERK Odenwaldring Schaafheim
4.5
(605)
Go-kart track
Restaurant
Racing for up to 20 karts on a 1km outdoor circuit with a spectator gallery, bar & restaurant.

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