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Zaandam weather in May (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How's the weather trend in Zaandam as May approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Zaandam typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Zaandam in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 220 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Zaandam.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Zaandam climate page with graphs.

 

Zaandam, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Amsterdam, 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 Zaandam, 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 Zaandam.

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