Scheveningen weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Scheveningen in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Scheveningen includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night.

Precipitation

Scheveningen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 232 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer 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 Scheveningen climate page with graphs.

 

Scheveningen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (12 KM, 7 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?

For visitors traveling to Scheveningen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Scheveningen.

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