Utrecht weather in May (Utrecht Province, Netherlands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Utrecht during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Utrecht usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Utrecht in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 218 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Utrecht, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: De Bilt, the Netherlands (4 KM, 2 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 Utrecht, 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 Utrecht.

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