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Retranchement Weather in May

Thinking of visiting Retranchement in May? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 17°C (63°F) during the day, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Retranchement in May

Historically, May sees about 15 days of rain, with a monthly average of 62 mm (2.4 in). Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Retranchement in May

Temperatures in Retranchement in May top out at 17°C (63°F) and drop to 10°C (50°F) overnight. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. At 10°C (50°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Retranchement in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 236 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Retranchement.

Wind Speed in Retranchement in May

Wind speeds average 6 m/s (12 knots) during May. At this speed, expect strong winds that make large branches move and create some resistance when walking. Since this is an average, some days have fresh winds while others have strong breezes that can make umbrellas tricky to control.

Average water temperature in May

The water is 13°C (55°F) this month — cool enough to feel refreshing on a warm day, but cold enough that most people won't stay in for long without a wetsuit.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Retranchement.

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Retranchement Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C (55°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 6 m/s (12 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 236 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Vlissingen, the Netherlands (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in May

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Legend 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).

What to Wear in Retranchement in May

For Retranchement in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With water temperatures around 13°C (55°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Retranchement in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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