Houthalen weather in May (Limburg, Belgium)

How does the weather in Houthalen usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Houthalen during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Houthalen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Houthalen climate page with graphs.

 

Houthalen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kleine Brogel, Belgium (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in May

Find out more about the weather in Belgium 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 Houthalen, 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

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