Mechelen weather in May (Limburg, Netherlands)

Is Mechelen a good destination in May, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Mechelen typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Mechelen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have 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 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (16 KM, 10 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.

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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.

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 Mechelen.

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.