Mechelen weather in May (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Mechelen this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Mechelen in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Mechelen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 199 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Mechelen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mechelen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Brussels, Belgium (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in May

Find out more about the weather in Belgium and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Mechelen, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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