Sneek weather in May (Friesland, Netherlands)

What is the weather forecast for Sneek in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sneek typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Sneek in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 233 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sneek.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sneek, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (21 KM, 13 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 Sneek, 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?

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