Groningen weather in May (Groningen Province, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Groningen during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Groningen typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Groningen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 219 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Groningen.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Groningen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 219 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Eelde, the Netherlands (9 KM, 5 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 Groningen, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

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 Groningen.

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