May weather forecastDrachten, Netherlands
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another mild month in Drachten, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°C (46.8°F) and 15.8°C (60.4°F).Temperature
The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a still moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F), hardly deviating from April. Drachten usually reports an average low-temperature of 8.2°C (46.8°F) during the month of May.Humidity
In Drachten, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Drachten, there are 193.8 rainfall days, and 494mm (19.45") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Drachten, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Drachten, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 21:04. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 21:51 CEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Drachten is 8.4h.UV index
In Drachten, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in May: 15.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in May: 35mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in May
Drachten, Netherlands
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).





