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Wateren weather in May (Drenthe, Netherlands)

How does the weather in Wateren usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Wateren includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Wateren in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

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 Wateren climate page with graphs.

 

Wateren, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39% *  
Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (20 KM, 12 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 Wateren, 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 Wateren.

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