Limburg Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Limburg, Belgium in May.

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Hasselt Genk Maaseik Tongeren

Are you planning a trip a to Limburg, Belgium in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Limburg in May

Limburg, Belgium is a region in Belgium. May in Limburg generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Hasselt.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dilsen-Stokkem with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Remersdaal with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Hasselt sees around 208 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Limburg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Limburg - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hasselt)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Limburg in May

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

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 Limburg

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Limburg, Belgium?

Temperature range in Limburg (May)

Precipitation variation in Limburg (May)

Hasselt

In May Hasselt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
208 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hasselt →

Genk

In May Genk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
210 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Genk →

Maaseik

In May Maaseik generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
210 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Maaseik →

Tongeren

In May Tongeren generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
210 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Tongeren →

Voeren

In May Voeren generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
210 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Voeren →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hasselt 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Genk 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Maaseik 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Tongeren 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Voeren 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Dilsen-Stokkem 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Limburg weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Limburg, Belgium in May?

Limburg, Belgium typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hasselt average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Limburg, Belgium in May?

Average temperatures in Limburg, Belgium during May range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Hasselt.

Does Limburg, Belgium get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Limburg, Belgium during May, with Hasselt averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Limburg, Belgium?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Limburg, Belgium with overall excellent weather in Hasselt. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Hasselt. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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