Genk weather in May (Limburg, Belgium)

Will it be warm or cold in Genk this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Genk in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Genk in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 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.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Genk, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 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 Genk, 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 Genk.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Belgium? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Belgium. 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.