May weather forecast
Mechelen, Netherlands

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mechelen, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.3°C (63.1°F) and an average low of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Temperature

Shifting into May, Mechelen records an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 17.3°C (63.1°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In May, Mechelen records an average nighttime temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Humidity

In Mechelen, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Mechelen, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 486mm (19.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Mechelen, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mechelen is 15h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 20:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 21:39 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mechelen is 8.2h.

UV index

In Mechelen, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Mechelen?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Mechelen, is 17.3°C (63.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Mechelen?
In Mechelen, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.
How many days does it rain in May in Mechelen?
In Mechelen, Netherlands, in May, during 18 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Mechelen?
April through October are months without snowfall in Mechelen, Netherlands.
How many hours of daylight does Mechelen have in May?
In Mechelen, the average day length in May is 15h and 32min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mechelen?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 20:57. On the last day of the month, in Mechelen, Netherlands, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 21:39 CEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Mechelen?
The average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.
How high is the UV index in May in Mechelen?
In Mechelen, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in May: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, September and October (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (48mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Mechelen, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (8km).

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