Stieltjeskanaal weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Interested in knowing the climate of Stieltjeskanaal in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Stieltjeskanaal typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Stieltjeskanaal in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 201 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Stieltjeskanaal climate page with graphs.

 

Stieltjeskanaal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (39 KM, 24 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 Stieltjeskanaal, 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

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