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Weather in May in Drenthe

Considering a trip to Drenthe this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Drenthe in May?

Drenthe is a region in the Netherlands. May in Drenthe generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Westerbork. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Drenthe in May, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Drenthe, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wachtum with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Zorgvlied with 70 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 201 hours of sunshine in Westerbork. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Drenthe climate page.

Where to go in Drenthe in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Drenthe on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Drenthe's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Drenthe?

Westerbork

In May Westerbork generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Westerbork
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
148 hours 
56 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
184 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Westerbork

IJhorst

In May IJhorst generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

IJhorst
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
148 hours 
56 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
69 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
184 hours 
79 mm 
15 days 
Climate in IJhorst

Dwingeloo

In May Dwingeloo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Dwingeloo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
148 hours 
56 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
184 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Dwingeloo

Exloo

In May Exloo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Exloo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
148 hours 
55 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
184 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Exloo

Meppen

In May Meppen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Meppen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
148 hours 
55 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
8°C 
201 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
184 hours 
80 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Meppen

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Drenthe, in the Netherlands.

Is May the best time to visit Drenthe?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Westerbork, May might be a good time to visit Drenthe. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Drenthe is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Westerbork. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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