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Delfzijl Weather in May

May in Delfzijl sees daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) at night. With around 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Delfzijl in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in) for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Delfzijl in May

May in Delfzijl brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and nights around 9°C (48°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. 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 Delfzijl in May

There are approximately 218 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

Average water temperature in May

At 10°C (50°F), the water is very cold. Most people find it too uncomfortable for anything beyond a brief wade.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Delfzijl.

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Delfzijl Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C (50°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm (2.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 218 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Emden, Germany (20 KM, 12 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 Delfzijl 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. With water temperatures around 10°C (50°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Delfzijl in May

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

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