Doldersum weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Is Doldersum a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Doldersum usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Doldersum in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 201 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Doldersum, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (24 KM, 15 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 Doldersum, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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