Bergen weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Planning a trip to Bergen in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Bergen typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Bergen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 224 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bergen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 224 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: De Kooy, the Netherlands (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in May and which places have the best weather 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 Bergen in May?

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 in May.

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

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