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Hellevoetsluis Weather in May

May in Hellevoetsluis brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 18°C (64°F) and nights around 10°C (50°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 62 mm (2.4 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Hellevoetsluis in May

The climate data from previous years indicates about 15 days of rain, averaging 62 mm (2.4 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Hellevoetsluis in May

May in Hellevoetsluis brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and nights around 10°C (50°F). The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to 10°C (50°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Hellevoetsluis in May

The month enjoys around 228 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Wind Speed in Hellevoetsluis in May

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) during May. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Hellevoetsluis.

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Hellevoetsluis Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 228 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Hellevoetsluis in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Hellevoetsluis in May

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

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