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IJmuiden weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to IJmuiden in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

May in IJmuiden generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

IJmuiden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

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 IJmuiden climate page with graphs.

 

IJmuiden, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
Data from: Zandvoort, 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. 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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
5/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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