Hoofdplaat weather in May (Zeeland, Netherlands)

How does the May weather in Hoofdplaat compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Hoofdplaat usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Hoofdplaat in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 236 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hoofdplaat, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 236 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Vlissingen, the Netherlands (10 KM, 6 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 Hoofdplaat, 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 13°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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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