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Gasselternijveen weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Gasselternijveen in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gasselternijveen includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Gasselternijveen 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

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gasselternijveen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39% *  
Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (19 KM, 11 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 Gasselternijveen, 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

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