Netherlands
Netherlands in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Netherlands in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Netherlands in May?
- Breda is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 19°C (65°F) in May; Middelburg is the coolest at 16°C (61°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Netherlands in May?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at The Hague (12°C (53°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
19°
Breda
Coolest
16°
Middelburg
Driest
48 mm
Leiden
Warmest sea
12°
The Hague
Across Netherlands, May highs run from 16°C (61°F) (Middelburg) to 19°C (65°F) (Breda). On average it is 4.5 °C (9 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Amsterdam, The Hague, and Eindhoven.
Best places in Netherlands in May
54 
Amsterdam
North Holland · Netherlands
17° / 8° 54 mm May
52
The Hague
South Holland · Netherlands
17° / 8° 49 mm May
56
Eindhoven
North Brabant · Netherlands
19° / 8° 64 mm May
54
Rotterdam
South Holland · Netherlands
17° / 8° 55 mm May
57
Breda
North Brabant · Netherlands
19° / 8° 62 mm May
54
Maastricht
Limburg · Netherlands
18° / 8° 64 mm May
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52
Delft
South Holland · Netherlands
17° / 8° 51 mm May
55
Arnhem
Gelderland · Netherlands
18° / 8° 61 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breda | 19° | 8° | 62 mm | — | 57 |
| Eindhoven | 19° | 8° | 64 mm | — | 56 |
| Arnhem | 18° | 8° | 61 mm | — | 55 |
| Hilversum | 18° | 7° | 63 mm | — | 55 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 18° | 8° | 64 mm | — | 55 |
| Amsterdam | 17° | 8° | 54 mm | — | 54 |
| Rotterdam | 17° | 8° | 55 mm | — | 54 |
| Maastricht | 18° | 8° | 64 mm | — | 54 |
| Dordrecht | 18° | 8° | 56 mm | — | 54 |
| The Hague | 17° | 8° | 49 mm | 12° | 52 |
| Delft | 17° | 8° | 51 mm | 12° | 52 |
| Haarlem | 17° | 8° | 49 mm | — | 52 |
| Leiden | 16° | 8° | 48 mm | 12° | 51 |
| Leeuwarden | 17° | 8° | 54 mm | — | 51 |
| Groningen | 17° | 7° | 57 mm | — | 49 |
| Middelburg | 16° | 9° | 52 mm | 12° | 49 |
Festivals in Netherlands in May
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Netherlands in May?
Average daytime highs range from 16° in Middelburg to 19° in Breda.
Can you swim in Netherlands in May?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around The Hague at about 12°.