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Meppel weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

How is May weather typically in Meppel? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Meppel typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Meppel in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see 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.

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 Meppel climate page with graphs.

 

Meppel, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39% *  
Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (41 KM, 25 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 Meppel, 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 Meppel.

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