Haarlem weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

Curious about the May weather in Haarlem? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Haarlem generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Haarlem in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

* Data from: Zandvoort, the Netherlands (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Haarlem in May?

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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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