Delft weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How does the weather in Delft usually fare in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Delft typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Delft in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 228 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Delft, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (8 KM, 5 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Delft, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.