Weather in May in The Netherlands
Thinking about venturing to the Netherlands this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in May?
May in the Netherlands generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Oost-Vlieland at 14°C to pleasant in Roggel at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Roggel and 11°C in Oost-Vlieland.For specific regional insights in the Netherlands, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in De Koog with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Biddinghuizen with 73 mm.Average sunshine
The city Amsterdam usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Netherlands climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
In May Amsterdam generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zandvoort
In May Zandvoort generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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The Hague
In May The Hague generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rotterdam
In May Rotterdam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Maastricht
In May Maastricht generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Netherlands.
Is May the best time to visit the Netherlands?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Amsterdam, May might be a good time to visit the Netherlands.
On average, the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Netherlands.
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