Noordwijk aan Zee weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Planning a trip to Noordwijk aan Zee in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Noordwijk aan Zee generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Noordwijk aan Zee in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Noordwijk aan Zee, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 232 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Noordwijk aan Zee in May?

For visitors traveling to Noordwijk aan Zee, 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 in May.

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

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