Zaventem weather in May (Flemisch Brabantine, Belgium)

How does the May weather in Zaventem compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Zaventem typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Zaventem in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 199 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

 

Zaventem, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Brussels, Belgium (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in May

Find out more about the weather in Belgium 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 Zaventem, 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?

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