Netherlands in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the Netherlands in may 2024
Here, check out the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Netherlands. These datas are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Amsterdam
good weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
29%
17%
14%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
27%
20%
17%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
20%
11%
Weather at 3am
50°F
32%
24%
16%
14%
Where to go in the Netherlands in may?
Where to go in the Netherlands in may: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Where to go in each region in may?
| Central of Netherlands (Utrecht, De Bilt, Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe...) | 61°F to 65°F | 2 à 7 days | 54°F | good weather |
| Holland (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag...) | 56°F to 65°F | 3 à 7 days | 54°F | good weather* |
| North of Netherlands (Groningen, Wadden, Leeuwarden...) | 58°F to 63°F | 3 à 7 days | 52°F to 54°F | good weather* |
| South of Netherlands (Maastricht, Zeeland, Eindhoven...) | 59°F to 65°F | 2 à 7 days | 54°F | good weather |
Where should you go in the Netherlands in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the Netherlands in may ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.
That month is not the best month to visit Netherlands. The weather everywhere is just ok: in Groningen, Utrecht, Eindhoven, De Bilt, Den Haag, Zandvoort, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Vlissingen, Den Helder and Maastricht. The sun is not there all the time and you may be faced the rain regularly. Nonetheless, if you don't plan a deckchair & cocktails by the pool holiday but rather cultural visits, this climate may be good enough for you. In addition, there are surely fewer tourists dyring this month of may.
Climate in the Netherlands in may
Climate in Amsterdam in may
In may, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is quite fresh in this city in this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. With 3.3in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city in Netherlands.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (18%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 15:45 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Maastricht in may
In may, the mean temperature in Maastricht is 59°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is rather cool around this city in the month of may, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. With 3.7in over 7 days, you will experience some showers throughout your journey. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 15:32 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Rotterdam in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is fairly cool here in the month of may, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. With 2.9in over 5 days, rainfall can happen for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best month) for traveling there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 15:42 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Utrecht in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 59°F). The climate is relatively cold in this location in the month of may, but it is bearable by dressing warm. With 2.8in over 4 days, rainfall can happen for your vacations. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city in Netherlands.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 15:43 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Delft in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in the month of may, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 3.3in over 6 days, rain may occur for your trip. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a recommended month to go in this city in Netherlands.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 15:42 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in the Netherlands in may
| Amsterdam in may | good weather |
| Maastricht in may | good weather |
| Rotterdam in may | tolerable weather |
| Utrecht in may | good weather |
| Delft in may | good weather |
| Eindhoven in may | good weather |
| Keukenhof (Stationsweg) in may | good weather |
| Den Haag in may | good weather |
| Volendam in may | tolerable weather |
| Zandvoort in may | tolerable weather |
| Zeeland in may | good weather |
| De Bilt in may | good weather |
| Den Helder in may | tolerable weather |
| Gouda in may | good weather |
| Groningen in may | good weather |
| Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe in may | good weather |
| Marken in may | good weather |
| Wadden in may | good weather |
| Vlissingen in may | tolerable weather |
| Alkmaar in may | good weather |
| Almelo in may | good weather |
Weather data for Netherlands in may:
Weather data for Netherlands in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the Netherlands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the Netherlands can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the Netherlands.