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Kollum weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

Curious about the May weather in Kollum? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Kollum generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Kollum in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Kollum climate page with graphs.

 

Kollum, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in May and which places have the best weather 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 Kollum in May?

For visitors traveling to Kollum, 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 in May.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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