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Amsterdam in May
The weather in May
In May, Amsterdam averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 8° — mild weather by day. Expect around 64 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.
Days are 3.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.4°.
May scores 69/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Amsterdam.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 21:29 local time, giving 15 h 43 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 90 minutes over the month.
Why 69/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in May
- BevrijdingspopMusic festivalHaarlem
- LuilakMay–JunHeerhugowaard
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Amsterdam this month
Haarlem
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Netherlands's best in May
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Amsterdam in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Amsterdam?
May scores 69/100 for Amsterdam, which we rate as good. Average highs are 18°C with 12 wet days.
How warm is Amsterdam in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 8°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in May?
Amsterdam receives about 64 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.