Emmen weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Thinking of visiting Emmen in May? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Emmen typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Emmen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Emmen.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Emmen climate page with graphs.

 

Emmen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (32 KM, 19 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 Emmen, 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 Emmen.

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.