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Alkmaar in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Alkmaar in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Alkmaar, Netherlands.

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Alkmaar in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Alkmaar in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 11°C Max 15°C 87 mm 6 day(s) 83% 43% 14°C 13.0 h/day
Best activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageFamily and attractionsNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 04:44 20:31
Hourly weather

Average weather in Alkmaar in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Alkmaar in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Alkmaar in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Alkmaar in May.

Temperatures and rain in Alkmaar in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Alkmaar in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Alkmaar in May

Check the seasonal normals in Alkmaar in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 10.0°C 13.0°C 16.5°C
Maximum temperature 12.4°C 15.0°C 18.4°C
Minimum temperature 7.5°C 11.0°C 14.5°C
Record maximum temperature 21.0°C
(2011)
27.0°C
(2017)
29.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature -1.0°C
(2013)
5.0°C
(2010)
8.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 3 day(s)
(10%)
7 day(s)
(23%)
17 day(s)
(57%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 8.5°C 11.5°C 14.6°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 6.5°C 8.8°C 12.1°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 10.5°C 14.0°C 17.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 21 km/h 21 km/h 20 km/h
Wind temperature 5.0°C 9.2°C 13.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 48.1 mm 86.7 mm 98.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 11 day(s)
(37%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
16 day(s)
(53%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(10%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
6 day(s)
(20%)
Record precipitation in one day 31.6 mm
(2021)
41.5 mm
(2014)
38.1 mm
(2016)
Other weather data
Humidity 83% 83% 83%
Visibility 9.5 km 9.4 km 9.4 km
Cloud cover 40% 43% 41%
UV index 3 4 5
Daily sunshine 12h 13h 15h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h43 04h44 04h17
Sunset time 19h41 20h31 21h07
Day length 13h58 15h47 16h50
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Alkmaar in May?

Best activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageFamily and attractionsNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Alkmaar in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Alkmaar in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
11°C24°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
14°C21°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
8°C17°C0.0 mm
4
Overcast
8°C10°C0.1 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
4°C14°C0.0 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
5°C12°C0.3 mm
7
Overcast
7°C14°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
7°C16°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
8°C17°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
8°C19°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
10°C22°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
12°C21°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
10°C20°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
10°C18°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
10°C18°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
7°C15°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
9°C17°C0.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
10°C19°C0.4 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
8°C20°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
9°C19°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
12°C16°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
10°C13°C0.1 mm
23
Overcast
8°C13°C0.4 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
10°C14°C1.9 mm
25
Light rain shower
13°C17°C1.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
11°C16°C0.2 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
12°C17°C4.5 mm
28
Light rain shower
13°C15°C1.8 mm
29
Light drizzle
11°C18°C0.8 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
14°C20°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
15°C22°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Alkmaar in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Alkmaar in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Alkmaar in May, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect an average of 15°C during the day and 11°C at night, with about 87 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

The sea is only 12°C on average in May. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 13.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Family and attractions, Nature and landscapes and Nightlife. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 82/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Alkmaar are: May, June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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