Elst weather in May (Gelderland, Netherlands)

Curious about the climate in Elst this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Elst generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Elst in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 198 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Elst climate page with graphs.

 

Elst, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Arnhem, the Netherlands (8 KM, 5 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 Elst, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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