Purmerend weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Purmerend as May approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Purmerend includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Purmerend in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 220 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Purmerend, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (26 KM, 16 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 Purmerend, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

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 Purmerend.

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