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Assen in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Assen 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 Assen, Netherlands.

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Assen in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Assen in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 11°C Max 17°C 90 mm 6 day(s) 83% 49% 12.5 h/day
Practical guidelines
High crowding 04:35 20:26
Hourly weather

Average weather in Assen in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Assen 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 Assen in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Assen 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

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Assen in May

The climate of Assen in May is humid. An average of 90 mm precipitation is recorded over 18 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 57 mm is recorded over 13 days.

Temperatures are rather cool in Assen in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 17°C, while the minimum falls to about 11°C. The month's average temperature is 14°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Assen in May: 28°C as a maximum in 2017 and 3°C as a minimum in 2021. We can expect about 12 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 39% of the month.

In May, the days last on average 15:51 in Assen. The sun rises around 04:35 and sets around 20:26.

With favorable weather, the month of May is a good month to travel to Assen in the Netherlands.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Assen in May

Check the seasonal normals in Assen 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 10.4°C 13.7°C 17.0°C
Maximum temperature 14.0°C 16.6°C 19.7°C
Minimum temperature 6.8°C 10.8°C 14.3°C
Record maximum temperature 27.0°C
(2018)
28.0°C
(2017)
31.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature -2.0°C
(2013)
3.0°C
(2021)
7.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 7 day(s)
(23%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days below 0° 1 day(s)
(3%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 20 km/h 20 km/h 18 km/h
Wind temperature 4.5°C 9.2°C 13.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 57.4 mm 89.7 mm 104.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 13 day(s)
(43%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(14%)
6 day(s)
(20%)
7 day(s)
(24%)
Record precipitation in one day 21.7 mm
(2021)
46.9 mm
(2014)
48.9 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 83% 85%
Visibility 9.1 km 8.8 km 8.7 km
Cloud cover 45% 49% 50%
UV index 3 4 4
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 14h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h35 04h35 04h07
Sunset time 19h34 20h26 21h02
Day length 13h59 15h51 16h55
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Assen in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
12°C25°C0.0 mm
2
Overcast
14°C21°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
7°C15°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
8°C10°C0.3 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
5°C13°C0.0 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
5°C12°C0.1 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
7°C16°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
6°C16°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
6°C16°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
6°C18°C0.0 mm
11
Cloudy
9°C22°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
11°C19°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
7°C19°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
10°C18°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
10°C16°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
7°C16°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
9°C17°C0.0 mm
18
Partly Cloudy
8°C18°C0.0 mm
19
Cloudy
8°C19°C0.0 mm
20
Overcast
9°C20°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
9°C17°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
8°C12°C0.2 mm
23
Cloudy
7°C13°C0.7 mm
24
Overcast
7°C15°C0.3 mm
25
Light rain shower
14°C17°C3.5 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
11°C17°C0.1 mm
27
Light rain shower
12°C17°C3.6 mm
28
Light rain shower
13°C17°C1.0 mm
29
Light drizzle
10°C16°C0.9 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
14°C21°C0.0 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Assen in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Assen 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 Assen in May, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect an average of 17°C during the day and 11°C at night, with about 90 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Expect about 12.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 68/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Assen 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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