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Sittard Weather in May

Thinking of visiting Sittard in May? Expect pleasant temperatures reaching 20°C (68°F) during the day, dropping to 9°C (48°F) at night, with some rainfall likely.

Rainfall in Sittard in May

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain, with 59 mm (2.3 in) average for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Sittard in May

May is a perfect month in Sittard, with 20°C (68°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Sittard in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Sittard even more beautiful.

Wind Speed in Sittard in May

In May, average wind speeds reach 4 m/s (8 knots), leading to light to moderate breezes. Conditions vary from day to day, with both calm and windier periods.

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

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Sittard Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Maastricht, the Netherlands (10 KM, 6 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 Sittard in May

For Sittard 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 Sittard in May

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

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

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