Weather in May in Friesland
Thinking about venturing to Friesland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Friesland in May?
Friesland 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 to pleasant in Appelscha at 18°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Appelscha and 11°C in Oost-Vlieland.For specific regional insights in Friesland, 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 to moderate rainfall in Appelscha with 70 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 233 hours of sunshine in Hollum. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Friesland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Friesland climate page.
Where to go in Friesland in May
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Friesland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Friesland?
Hollum
In May Hollum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Tzummarum
In May Tzummarum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Nes
In May Nes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Harlingen
In May Harlingen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Sneek
In May Sneek generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Friesland, in the Netherlands.
Is May the best time to visit Friesland?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Hollum, May might be a good time to visit Friesland.
On average, the best time to visit Friesland 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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