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Franeker weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

Is Franeker a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

May in Franeker generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Franeker in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 233 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Franeker, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (15 KM, 9 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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