Schiphol weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What does the weather outlook for Schiphol look like in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Schiphol typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Schiphol in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer 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 Schiphol climate page with graphs.

 

Schiphol, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel 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?

For visitors traveling to Schiphol, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Schiphol.

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