The climate of Alkmaar in May is humid. An average of 87 mm precipitation is recorded over 16 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 48 mm is recorded over 11 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Alkmaar in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 15°C, while the minimum falls to about 11°C. The month's average temperature is 13°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Alkmaar in May: 27°C as a maximum in 2017 and 5°C as a minimum in 2010. We can expect about 7 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 23% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 15:47 in Alkmaar. The sun rises around 04:44 and sets around 20:31.
With favorable weather, the month of May is a good month to travel to Alkmaar in the Netherlands.
In May, the most favorable activities in Alkmaar are: Cultural visits and heritage, Family and attractions, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife and Gastronomy.