Leeuwarden weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

Planning a trip to Leeuwarden in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Leeuwarden typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Leeuwarden 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 14 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 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 Leeuwarden in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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