The Netherlands weather in May
Planning a journey to the Netherlands this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in May?
May in the Netherlands generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate 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.
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. Meanwhile, Amsterdam enjoys close to 220 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in the Netherlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Netherlands's yearly weather, check out our the Netherlands climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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