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Rijs weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

Will it be warm or cold in Rijs this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Rijs generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Rijs in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rijs climate page with graphs.

 

Rijs, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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