Leeuwarden in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Leeuwarden in may 2025
The weather in Leeuwarden in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
25%
19%
17%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
26%
18%
16%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
27%
17%
13%
Weather at 3am
50°F
33%
25%
20%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Leeuwarden in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Leeuwarden in may.
The climate of Leeuwarden in may is tolerable
In may in Leeuwarden, the climate is wet (with 2.5in of rainfall over 4 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.6in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city may, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Leeuwarden is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Leeuwarden in may with a maximum record of 74°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 13% of time.
In may in Leeuwarden, the days on average last 15:53. Sunrise is at 04:37 and sunset is at 20:30.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
Leeuwarden: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Leeuwarden. more information
May: another location in the Netherlands?
If you want to go to the Netherlands in may, there are destinations with better weather than Leeuwarden:
In may, Amsterdam, Maastricht, Utrecht, Delft, Den Haag and Eindhoven have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Leeuwarden in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.42km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:53 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Leeuwarden in may 2024:
54°F to 74°F
56°F to 70°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 63°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 68°F
50°F to 68°F
54°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 72°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 65°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 74°F
58°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
58°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 63°F
58°F to 61°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in the Netherlands in may
Cities near Leeuwarden:
| Sneek in may | good weather |
| Drachten in may | good weather |
| Harlingen in may | tolerable weather |
| Heerenveen in may | good weather |
| Wadden in may | good weather |
| Groningen in may | good weather |
| Emmeloord in may | good weather |
| Assen in may | good weather |
| Urk in may | good weather |
| Meppel in may | good weather |
| Enkhuizen in may | tolerable weather |
| Medemblik in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Leeuwarden
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Weather data for Leeuwarden in may:
Weather data for Leeuwarden for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Leeuwarden. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Leeuwarden can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Leeuwarden.