Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across the Netherlands this May.
The Netherlands, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 14°C (57°F) in Oost-Vlieland to 20°C (68°F) in Roggel. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Roggel and 11°C (52°F) in Oost-Vlieland.
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Average daytime highs in the Netherlands during May reach about 17°C (63°F) in Amsterdam.
Nighttime temperatures in Amsterdam typically drop to around 10°C (50°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Roggel is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 20°C (68°F) and rarely drops below 9°C (48°F) during the night.
Our database indicates that in May, Oost-Vlieland is the city with the coolest temperatures in the Netherlands. You can expect daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows close to 11°C (52°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Vlissingen this month, so not the best month to swim.
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