Nijmegen weather in May (Gelderland, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does May bring to Nijmegen? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Nijmegen usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Nijmegen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 196 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively 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 Nijmegen climate page with graphs.

 

Nijmegen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 196 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 Nijmegen, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

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 Nijmegen.

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.