May weather forecastDen Helder, Netherlands
May
Weather in May
May in Den Helder introduces clear signs of the spring season transitioning into early summer. The increase in temperature is visible with the arrival of warm days, albeit intermixed with a slight increase in rainfall. May’s weather presents the longest span of daylight hours and the volume of sunshine hours swells. While the winds gradually turn gentle, humidity levels remain comparatively high. Despite the rise in humidity, the climate stays appealing with the blend of warmth and sunshine.Temperature
May in Den Helder welcomes an average high-temperature of a fresh 12.2°C (54°F), not much different from the preceding month. A consistent nighttime average temperature of 10°C (50°F) is maintained in Den Helder during May.Humidity
In Den Helder, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Den Helder, in May, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Den Helder, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.7 days and collects up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Den Helder.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Den Helder, Netherlands, is 15h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 21:09. On the last day of May, in Den Helder, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 21:55 CEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in May: 12.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 10°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average pressure in May: 1016.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in May: 22.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (33.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in May: 18mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Den Helder, Netherlands
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
