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Wijk aan Zee weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What can you expect from the weather in Wijk aan Zee during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Wijk aan Zee typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Wijk aan Zee in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wijk aan Zee, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
* Data from: Zandvoort, the Netherlands (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands in May and which places have the best weather 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 Wijk aan Zee in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
5/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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