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Middelburg weather in May (Zeeland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Middelburg as May approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Middelburg typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Middelburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 236 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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Middelburg, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 236 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Vlissingen, the Netherlands (4 KM, 3 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 Middelburg, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Middelburg.

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.