Vlissingen weather in May (Zeeland, Netherlands)

Planning a trip to Vlissingen in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Vlissingen typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Vlissingen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 236 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vlissingen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 236 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48%  

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.

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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 Vlissingen in May?

For visitors traveling to Vlissingen, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vlissingen.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.