May weather forecastZaandam, Netherlands
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Zaandam, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.3°C (48.7°F) and max 15.1°C (59.2°F).Temperature
The shift into May reveals an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.1°C (59.2°F), closely mirroring April's climate. Zaandam, in the month of May, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Zaandam is 77%.Rainfall
In Zaandam, Netherlands, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Zaandam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.8 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall in Zaandam.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 46min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 21:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 21:52 CEST.
Sunshine
In Zaandam, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average high temperature in May: 15.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average pressure in May: 1016.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average wind speed in May: 16.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average rainfall in May: 30mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 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
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Zaandam, 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
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in May
Zaandam, Netherlands
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (9km).





