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Kerkrade weather in May (Limburg, Netherlands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Kerkrade during May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

May in Kerkrade generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Kerkrade in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kerkrade.

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

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

 

Kerkrade, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 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 Kerkrade, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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