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Purmerend Weather in May

May in Purmerend averages 18°C (64°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 63 mm (2.5 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Purmerend in May

Historically, May sees about 14 days of rain, with a monthly average of 63 mm (2.5 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Purmerend in May

Expect highs of 18°C (64°F) in Purmerend in May, with nights dropping 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 Purmerend in May

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 220 hours of sun. These sunny conditions add to the overall experience.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer 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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Purmerend Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (26 KM, 16 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 Purmerend in May

For Purmerend 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. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Purmerend 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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