Dordrecht weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Dordrecht during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Dordrecht typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Dordrecht in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 228 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Dordrecht.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dordrecht, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 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.

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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 Dordrecht, 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?

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

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.