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Oudewater Weather in May

Oudewater in May averages 19°C (66°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night. Keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is expected this month.

Rainfall in Oudewater in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain, averaging 68 mm (2.7 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Oudewater in May

In May, Oudewater sees pleasant temperatures, with highs of 19°C (66°F). Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Oudewater in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 218 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Oudewater.

Wind Speed in Oudewater in May

Wind speeds average 3 m/s (6 knots) during May. At this speed, light breezes keep leaves and small twigs in gentle motion while the wind also provides natural cooling. Since this is an average, some days are more tranquil while others have more persistent light winds that are more noticeable.

For Oudewater itself, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Oudewater Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s (6 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 218 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: De Bilt, the Netherlands (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Oudewater in May

For Oudewater in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Oudewater in May

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

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