Groningen Province Weather in May

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

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Groningen Pieterburen Sellingen Bad-Nieuweschans

Planning a journey to Groningen Province, the Netherlands this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Groningen Province in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Lauwersoog at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Ter Apel at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Ter Apel and 10°C (50°F) in Lauwersoog.

To explore the conditions in Groningen Province, the Netherlands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lauwersoog with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Bad-Nieuweschans with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Groningen enjoys about 219 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Groningen Province by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Groningen Province in May

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

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 Groningen Province

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

Temperature range in Groningen Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Groningen Province (May)

Groningen

In May Groningen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
219 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Groningen →

Pieterburen

In May Pieterburen 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
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
219 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Sellingen

In May Sellingen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
201 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Bad-Nieuweschans

In May Bad-Nieuweschans generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
218 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Delfzijl

In May Delfzijl generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
218 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Groningen 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Pieterburen 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Sellingen 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Bad-Nieuweschans 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Delfzijl 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Bourtange 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Groningen Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Groningen Province, the Netherlands in May?

In May, Groningen Province, the Netherlands generally has pleasant weather conditions. Groningen sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Groningen Province, the Netherlands in May?

In Groningen, the average daytime high in May is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Groningen Province, the Netherlands. Groningen averages only about 66 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Groningen Province, the Netherlands?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Groningen, May might be a good time to visit Groningen Province, the Netherlands. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Groningen. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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