Weather in May in Noord-Holland
Are you planning a trip a to Noord-Holland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Noord-Holland in May?
Noord-Holland is a region in the Netherlands. May in Noord-Holland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in De Koog at 14°C to pleasant in Hilversum at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Hilversum and 11°C in De Koog.For specific regional insights in Noord-Holland, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in De Koog with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Enkhuizen with 68 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam. 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 Noord-Holland climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Noord-Holland?
Amsterdam
In May Amsterdam generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zandvoort
In May Zandvoort 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.
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De Koog
In May De Koog generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Haarlem
In May Haarlem 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.
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Egmond aan Zee
In May Egmond aan Zee 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Noord-Holland, in the Netherlands.
Is May the best time to visit Noord-Holland?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Noord-Holland with overall tolerable weather in Amsterdam.
On average, the best time to visit Noord-Holland is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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