Clothes in May

Short answer: May is the first month when you can go out without an outer layer. But the evenings are still cold and the gap between sun and shade is large, so an extra layer still belongs in your bag.

First month without a jacket

At midday one layer is enough, and that is new since October. Many people enjoy heading out in a sweatshirt without thinking about a jacket. Choose a soft sweatshirt you can wear on its own or over a T-shirt, so it still works when it cools down. See bamboo sweatshirts for men.

Evenings drop fast

As soon as the sun sets, the temperature falls ten degrees in an hour. You notice it most when sitting outside on a balcony or in a garden. A T-shirt that was perfect at three is too thin at nine. Bring the sweatshirt even if the day is warm. See bamboo T-shirts for men.

Sun and shade are two worlds

In the sun it is twenty degrees, in the shade twelve. That gap is larger in May than later in summer, because the air has not warmed up yet. Moving from a sunny spot into the shade can feel like another season. Think about your feet too. See socks for men.

T-shirt and sweatshirt as a pair

A simple approach in May is to treat a T-shirt and a sweatshirt as a set. The T-shirt is for the warm hours, the sweatshirt for morning and evening. Pick two that match in colour and fit, so the sweatshirt does not pull over the T-shirt.

The ground has not stored heat yet

The reason for cold evenings is that the ground has not stored heat yet. In summer the ground gives off warmth in the evening, but in May it is still cool after winter. So the warmth disappears quickly once the sun is gone, and it feels colder than expected.

Socks when you sit still

Your feet feel the cold first when you sit still outside in the evening. A pair of soft socks does more for comfort than you might think. If you are out all day, a spare pair in your bag can be nice, especially after a lot of walking.

Fit for long days

May has long days, and clothes are worn for many hours. A T-shirt that is not tight across the shoulders and a sweatshirt with a little room give freedom of movement. A soft fabric feels good all day, from the morning bike ride to the evening outside.

Washing and care in spring

When you wear T-shirts more often, they need washing more often. Wash at 30 or 40 degrees with similar colours and turn clothes inside out. Let bamboo clothing dry flat or on a hanger rather than in the dryer, so it keeps its shape and stays soft.

Frequently asked questions

What should you wear in May

One layer during the day and an extra one for the evening. The gap between midday and evening is still large, so a sweatshirt belongs even on warm days.

Why does it get so cold in the evening in May

Because the ground has not stored heat yet. Once the sun sets, the warmth disappears quickly, and the temperature can drop ten degrees in an hour.

Should you still bring socks

Yes. May evenings are cool, and your feet feel it first when you sit still outside, so a pair of soft socks is worth bringing.