Katwijk weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What weather conditions can you expect in Katwijk this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Katwijk includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Katwijk in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 232 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer 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 Katwijk climate page with graphs.

 

Katwijk, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

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 Katwijk, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Katwijk.

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