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The Netherlands temperatures in May

the Netherlands in May has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in De Kooy with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant temperatures in Volkel with 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Volkel and 9°C (48°F) in De Kooy.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Netherlands in May

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in the Netherlands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in May in the Netherlands?
    • Volkel tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C (46°F).

  • What is the coldest city in May in the Netherlands?
    • The coldest city in May in the Netherlands is De Kooy when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 15°C (59°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 9°C (48°F).

  • How much sun does the Netherlands get in May?
    • May is generally a sunny month with an average of 220 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Vlissingen this month, so not the best month to swim.

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