May verdict

The Hague, Netherlands in May

Weather score33Poor

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.

The Hague, Netherlands, Netherlands travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

16°C

Rain

51mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

33

Poor

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Trip feel

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.

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Compare The Hague, Netherlands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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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.

Sea temperature

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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.

Weather score

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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.

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