Smilde weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Is May a good time to explore Smilde weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Smilde typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Smilde in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 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, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Smilde, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (8 KM, 5 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 Smilde, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

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 Smilde.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.