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Rijswijk Weather in May

May in Rijswijk sees daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) at night. With around 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Rijswijk in May

You can expect rain on around 14 days based on historical patterns, with 63 mm (2.5 in) average for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Rijswijk in May

Expect highs of 17°C (63°F) in Rijswijk in May, with nights dropping to around 10°C (50°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to 10°C (50°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Rijswijk in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 228 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Rijswijk.

Wind Speed in Rijswijk in May

Average wind conditions reach 5 m/s (10 knots) in May. This creates lively weather with fresh winds that make small trees sway noticeably. Remember this is an average: some days are less windy while others have particularly active windy conditions.

For Rijswijk itself, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Rijswijk Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 228 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Rotterdam, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Best Places in the Netherlands in May

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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 Rijswijk in May

For Rijswijk 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. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Rijswijk in May

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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