Enschede weather in May (Overijssel, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Enschede during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Enschede is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Enschede in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 214 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, 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 Enschede climate page with graphs.

 

Enschede, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Enschede Airport Twente, the Netherlands (7 KM, 4 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 Enschede, 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 Enschede.

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