Leeuwarden weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

How does the weather in Leeuwarden usually fare in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Leeuwarden includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Leeuwarden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 233 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leeuwarden, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (2 KM, 1 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 Leeuwarden, 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?

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