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Balk weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

What does the weather outlook for Balk look like in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Balk typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Balk in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Balk climate page with graphs.

 

Balk, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Balk.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.