Loon weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

How does the May weather in Loon compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Loon includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Loon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 201 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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, 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 Loon climate page with graphs.

 

Loon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (4 KM, 2 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 Loon, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Loon.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.