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Nieuw Amsterdam in May
The weather in May
In May, Nieuw Amsterdam averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 301 mm of precipitation spread over about 30 wet days, with average cloud cover near 46%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Nieuw Amsterdam. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 18:49 local time, giving 12 h 23 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.
Why 47/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Nieuw Amsterdam in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Nieuw Amsterdam?
May scores 47/100 for Nieuw Amsterdam, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 30 wet days.
How warm is Nieuw Amsterdam in May?
Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Nieuw Amsterdam in May?
Nieuw Amsterdam receives about 301 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 30 days.
Can you swim in Nieuw Amsterdam in May?
The sea averages 27°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.