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Pieterburen Weather in May

In Pieterburen, May brings moderate daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to 10°C (50°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Pieterburen in May

This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 64 mm (2.5 in). Expect plenty of grey, overcast days rather than intense storms. The rain rarely amounts to much on any given day.

Temperature in Pieterburen in May

Pieterburen in May gets highs of 16°C (61°F) during the day and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights fall to 10°C (50°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Pieterburen in May

With approximately 219 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

If you prefer enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days, July typically offers 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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Pieterburen Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 219 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Eelde, the Netherlands (30 KM, 19 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 Pieterburen in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Pieterburen in May

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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