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De Kolonie Weather in May

In De Kolonie, May brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to 9°C (48°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in De Kolonie in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain, averaging 68 mm (2.7 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in De Kolonie in May

May in De Kolonie brings typical temperatures with highs around 19°C (66°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in De Kolonie in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 214 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make De Kolonie even more beautiful.

For De Kolonie itself, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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De Kolonie Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 214 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Enschede Airport Twente, the Netherlands (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in De Kolonie in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in De Kolonie in May

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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