Harlingen weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

Curious about the May weather in Harlingen? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Harlingen generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Harlingen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Harlingen climate page with graphs.

 

Harlingen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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