The Hague weather in May (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

How is May weather typically in The Hague? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in The Hague typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

The Hague in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 232 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

 

The Hague, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (13 KM, 8 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to The Hague, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in The Hague.

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