Essen weather in May (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

What does the weather outlook for Essen look like in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Essen generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Essen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 220 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Essen.

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 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 Essen climate page with graphs.

 

Essen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Antwerp, Belgium (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in May

Find out more about the weather in Belgium 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 Essen, 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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