Friesland

Friesland Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Friesland, the Netherlands in May.

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Hollum Tzummarum Nes Sneek

Thinking about venturing to Friesland, the Netherlands this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Friesland in May

Friesland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. May in Friesland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Oost-Vlieland at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Appelscha at 18°C (64°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Appelscha and 11°C (52°F) in Oost-Vlieland.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oost-Vlieland with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Appelscha with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Hollum typically receives 233 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Friesland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Friesland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hollum)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March8°C (46°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Friesland →

Best Places to Visit in Friesland in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Friesland.

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 Friesland

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Friesland, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in Friesland (May)

Precipitation variation in Friesland (May)

Hollum

In May Hollum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
233 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Hollum →

Tzummarum

In May Tzummarum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
233 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tzummarum →

Nes

In May Nes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
233 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Nes →

Sneek

In May Sneek 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
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
233 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Sneek →

Harlingen

In May Harlingen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
233 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Harlingen →

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

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Friesland in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hollum 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Tzummarum 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Nes 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Sneek 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Harlingen 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Workum 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Friesland weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Friesland, the Netherlands in May?

In May, Friesland, the Netherlands generally has tolerable weather conditions. Hollum sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Friesland, the Netherlands in May?

In Hollum, the average daytime high in May is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Friesland, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Hollum averages just 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Friesland, the Netherlands.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Friesland, the Netherlands?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Hollum, May might be a good time to visit Friesland, the Netherlands.

On average, the best time to visit Friesland, the Netherlands is in July with generally perfect weather in Hollum. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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