Scheveningen weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What can you expect from the weather in Scheveningen during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Scheveningen generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Scheveningen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 232 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Scheveningen in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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