Best time to visit Netherlands in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Netherlands — the country-average travel-comfort score is 77.3/100. The best months are June, August, September.
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Weather in Netherlands in May
Typical weather across Netherlands in May: average high 17°C, low 9°C, about 76.8 mm of rain, and 11.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among Netherlands's cities, Rotterdam has the best weather in May (score 78/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Netherlands avg | Best city (Rotterdam) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 77.3 | 78 |
| High / Low | 17° / 9° | 17.5° / 9° |
| Precipitation | 76.8 mm | 375.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.7 | 11.6 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Netherlands. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Netherlands.
When to visit Netherlands in other months
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