May weather forecastLeeuwarden, Netherlands
May
Weather in May
May ushers in steadily rising temperatures, indicative of Leeuwarden's approach towards summer. Residents anticipate more sunshine, offering a pleasant contrast to the preceding gloomy months. A subtle increase in rainfall ensures the city remains lush and vibrant. Despite this, the sun's intensified glare results in more UV exposure. This month marks the end of snowfall for a considerable duration.Temperature
May begins with an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.2°C (57.6°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. In Leeuwarden, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frosty 9.1°C (48.4°F).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Leeuwarden are April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Leeuwarden, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. In Leeuwarden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.1 days and collects up to 390mm (15.35") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Leeuwarden, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Leeuwarden, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 21:06. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 21:52 CEST.
Sunshine
In Leeuwarden, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Leeuwarden, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in May: 14.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in May: 18.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in May: 20mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Leeuwarden, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Leeuwarden, 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
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
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 39).
Average visibility in May
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).
