Dokkum weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Dokkum during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Dokkum usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Dokkum in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dokkum, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (19 KM, 12 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 Dokkum, 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 Dokkum.

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