Haarlem weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Haarlem this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Haarlem includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Haarlem in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 218 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with 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 Haarlem climate page with graphs.

 

Haarlem, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 218 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 Haarlem, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Haarlem.

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