Paks weather in May
Averages, precipitation and records for every May since 2000
What is May like in Paks?
In May, daytime highs in Paks average 21.8 °C and night-time lows 11.9 °C, giving a monthly mean of 17.0 °C. Expect about 67 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
May is the 5th warmest month of the year here: 4.8 °C warmer than April and 4.3 °C cooler than June.
An average May brings 7.1 summer days (25 °C or more).
Compared with the May average of Hungarian towns (16.7 °C), Paks is 0.3 °C warmer — the 114th warmest of 348.
The warmest May was in 2003 (20.1 °C), the coolest in 2019 (14.3 °C). The wettest was 2010 (142 mm), the driest 2003 (24 mm). May in 2016–2025 averaged 16.6 °C, compared with 17.7 °C in 2000–2009 (-1.2 °C).
May records: 32.8 °C (28 May 2008) and 3.2 °C (8 May 2019). The average topsoil temperature (0–7 cm) is 17.2 °C.
Planning a trip? Check the 7-day forecast for Paks and the current weather. See also the full climate of Paks and Hungary in May.
May mean temperature by year
Red: warmer than the average (17.0 °C), blue: cooler.
May precipitation by year
Monthly total (mm).
Every May in Paks, 2000–2025
Highlighted: the warmest and the coolest year. Click a year for its daily data.
| Year | Mean | Highest | Lowest | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 15.0 °C | 26.8 °C | 4.4 °C | 54 mm |
| May 2024 | 18.5 °C | 26.7 °C | 8.7 °C | 73 mm |
| May 2023 | 16.4 °C | 26.0 °C | 7.1 °C | 92 mm |
| May 2022 | 18.2 °C | 29.1 °C | 9.1 °C | 46 mm |
| May 2021 | 14.7 °C | 26.7 °C | 5.0 °C | 106 mm |
| May 2020 | 15.3 °C | 25.1 °C | 5.9 °C | 54 mm |
| May 2019 | 14.3 °C | 24.9 °C | 3.2 °C | 133 mm |
| May 2018 | 19.9 °C | 28.9 °C | 11.7 °C | 44 mm |
| May 2017 | 17.2 °C | 27.9 °C | 5.3 °C | 63 mm |
| May 2016 | 16.1 °C | 28.9 °C | 4.9 °C | 83 mm |
| May 2015 | 17.1 °C | 28.6 °C | 7.3 °C | 72 mm |
| May 2014 | 15.6 °C | 27.7 °C | 5.4 °C | 130 mm |
| May 2013 | 16.7 °C | 29.6 °C | 8.3 °C | 80 mm |
| May 2012 | 17.5 °C | 29.9 °C | 7.1 °C | 62 mm |
| May 2011 | 16.6 °C | 27.5 °C | 3.4 °C | 56 mm |
| May 2010 | 16.2 °C | 25.7 °C | 7.6 °C | 142 mm |
| May 2009 | 18.2 °C | 29.9 °C | 6.6 °C | 31 mm |
| May 2008 | 17.6 °C | 32.8 °C | 7.1 °C | 32 mm |
| May 2007 | 18.6 °C | 29.9 °C | 5.3 °C | 56 mm |
| May 2006 | 15.8 °C | 28.3 °C | 6.0 °C | 72 mm |
| May 2005 | 16.6 °C | 30.9 °C | 3.5 °C | 44 mm |
| May 2004 | 14.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 5.9 °C | 68 mm |
| May 2003 | 20.1 °C | 31.2 °C | 7.5 °C | 24 mm |
| May 2002 | 18.9 °C | 28.5 °C | 8.3 °C | 56 mm |
| May 2001 | 18.1 °C | 28.3 °C | 6.1 °C | 28 mm |
| May 2000 | 18.4 °C | 29.9 °C | 8.9 °C | 39 mm |
May in nearby towns
| Town | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paks | 21.8 °C | 11.9 °C | 67 mm | 12 |
| Bonyhád | 21.1 °C | 11.4 °C | 79 mm | 12 |
| Bátaszék | 21.7 °C | 11.8 °C | 74 mm | 12 |
| Dombóvár | 21.5 °C | 11.6 °C | 81 mm | 13 |
| Dunaföldvár | 21.6 °C | 11.8 °C | 67 mm | 12 |
| Gyönk | 21.4 °C | 11.5 °C | 72 mm | 12 |
| Nagymányok | 21.1 °C | 11.4 °C | 79 mm | 12 |
| Simontornya | 21.6 °C | 11.8 °C | 69 mm | 12 |
| Szekszárd | 21.7 °C | 11.9 °C | 73 mm | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Paks in May?
Average highs of 21.8 °C and lows of 11.9 °C, with about 67 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How hot does it get in Paks in May?
The May record is 32.8 °C (28 May 2008); there are 0.3 days of 30 °C or more in an average May.
How much does it rain in Paks in May?
67 mm on average; the wettest May (2010) brought 142 mm.
What was the warmest May in Paks?
2003, with a mean of 20.1 °C (data 2000–2025).
Source: Meteon's own daily dataset built from the ERA5-Land reanalysis (Copernicus / ECMWF), 2000–2025, about 9 km grid resolution. Values describe the town's surroundings and can differ slightly from a single weather station. Hot day: maximum ≥ 30 °C; summer day: ≥ 25 °C; frost day: minimum < 0 °C; wet day: ≥ 1 mm.