The Netherlands weather in May
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in May?
The weather conditions in the Netherlands in May vary from unpleasant to pleasant depending on the destination.
During May in the Netherlands, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in De Koog with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Asten with 20°C (67°F).
Precipitation in May varies from moderate in Huisduinen with an average of 44mm (1.7 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Meerssen with 75mm (3 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around the Netherlands.
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Popular destinations in the Netherlands
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Average weather in Amsterdam
In May Amsterdam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Zandvoort
In May Zandvoort generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in The Hague
In May The Hague generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Rotterdam
In May Rotterdam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) 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 (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) 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 go to the Netherlands?
In our opinion May is a good time to visit the Netherlands with commonly pleasant weather in Amsterdam. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam.
The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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