Leiden weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Leiden as May approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Leiden typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Leiden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 232 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Leiden.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September 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 Leiden climate page with graphs.

 

Leiden, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Leiden, 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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