Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
51mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
33
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare The Hague, Netherlands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May16°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May51mm average rain
May is one of The Hague's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May6.8 hours average sun
May is one of The Hague's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May12°C average sea
May is close to The Hague's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
May33 weather score
May sits close to The Hague's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.