Wageningen weather in May (Gelderland, Netherlands)

Is May a good time to explore Wageningen weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Wageningen usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Wageningen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 198 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Wageningen.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Wageningen climate page with graphs.

 

Wageningen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Arnhem, the Netherlands (16 KM, 10 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 Wageningen, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

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 Wageningen.

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