Zuid-Holland weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Zuid-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 Zuid-Holland in May?
Zuid-Holland is a region in the Netherlands. May in Zuid-Holland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Noordwijk aan Zee at 16°C to pleasant in Willemsdorp at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Willemsdorp and 10°C in Noordwijk aan Zee.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ouddorp with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Gouda with 69 mm. Meanwhile, The Hague enjoys close to 232 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zuid-Holland in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Zuid-Holland climate page.
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Popular destinations in Zuid-Holland
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Average weather in The Hague
In May The Hague 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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Average weather in Rotterdam
In May Rotterdam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Noordwijk aan Zee
In May Noordwijk aan Zee 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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Average weather in Scheveningen
In May Scheveningen 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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Average weather in Dordrecht
In May Dordrecht generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zuid-Holland, in the Netherlands.
Is May the best time to visit Zuid-Holland?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Zuid-Holland with overall tolerable weather in The Hague.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in The Hague. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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