Merkem weather in May (West-Flanders, Belgium)

Is Merkem a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Merkem includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Merkem in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 220 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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Merkem, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ostend, Belgium (27 KM, 16 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.

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 Merkem, 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 Merkem.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Belgium? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Belgium. 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.