Bulb District / Bollenstreek Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in May.

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Haarlem Leiden Katwijk Noordwijk

Are you planning a trip a to the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in May

The Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. May in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Haarlem.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 64 mm (2.5 in) in Haarlem.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Haarlem gets approximately 218 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bulb District / Bollenstreek.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek (May)

Precipitation variation in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek (May)

Haarlem

In May Haarlem generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
218 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Haarlem →

Leiden

In May Leiden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
232 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Leiden →

Katwijk

In May Katwijk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
232 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Katwijk →

Noordwijk

In May Noordwijk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
232 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Noordwijk →

Noordwijkerhout

In May Noordwijkerhout generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
232 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Noordwijkerhout →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, in the Netherlands.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Haarlem 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Leiden 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Katwijk 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Noordwijk 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Noordwijkerhout 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Lisse 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

The Bulb District / Bollenstreek weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in May?

the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Haarlem average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands in May?

Average temperatures in the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Haarlem.

Does the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Haarlem averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands with overall tolerable weather in Haarlem. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Bulb District / Bollenstreek, the Netherlands is in July with generally perfect weather in Haarlem. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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