Makkum weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

Curious about the climate in Makkum this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Makkum tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Makkum 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

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers 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 Makkum climate page with graphs.

 

Makkum, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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