May weather forecastMaastricht, Netherlands
May
Weather in May
As summer approaches, May in Maastricht presents warmer temperatures, extended daylight hours, increased sunshine, yet remains punctuated with the persistence of rainfall. Interestingly, the month experiences higher pressure levels than found in the preceding months. While temperatures rise, May retains a high relative humidity of 78%, making the atmosphere distinctively humid. However, the season's charm and the city's verdant surroundings make the weather pleasantly warm. In sync with the city's bustling outdoor activities, weather patterns shift safely, leading towards promising summer months.Temperature
Maastricht experiences an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 17.4°C (63.3°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 15°C (59°F) in April. During May, Maastricht sees a mean low-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Maastricht, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173 rainfall days, and 456mm (17.95") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Maastricht, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Maastricht, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 20:58. On the last day of May, in Maastricht, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 21:40 CEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Maastricht is 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in May: 17.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in May: 11.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in May: 37mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (46mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Maastricht, 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
Maastricht, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in May
Maastricht, 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).
