Nieuw-Amsterdam weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

What is the weather forecast for Nieuw-Amsterdam in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Nieuw-Amsterdam typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Nieuw-Amsterdam in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nieuw-Amsterdam, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (37 KM, 23 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 Nieuw-Amsterdam, 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?

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