Lisse weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How is the weather in Lisse in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Lisse generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Lisse in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lisse, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
* Data from: Zandvoort, the Netherlands (12 KM, 7 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 Lisse in May?

For visitors traveling to Lisse, 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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lisse.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.