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Heerlen weather in May (Limburg, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Heerlen this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Heerlen typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Heerlen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see 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.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Heerlen climate page with graphs.

 

Heerlen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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 Heerlen, 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?

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