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Den Ilp Weather in May

With daytime temperatures of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F), May in Den Ilp brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 64 mm (2.5 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Den Ilp in May

Rain is expected on roughly 14 days, totalling around 64 mm (2.5 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Den Ilp in May

Den Ilp in May gets highs of 17°C (63°F) during the day and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. At 9°C (48°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Den Ilp in May

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 220 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.

Wind Speed in Den Ilp in May

Average wind conditions reach 5 m/s (10 knots) in May. This creates lively weather with fresh winds that make small trees sway noticeably. Remember this is an average: some days are less windy while others have particularly active windy conditions.

For Den Ilp itself, June, July and August 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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Den Ilp Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (19 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 Den Ilp in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Den Ilp 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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