May weather forecast
Groningen, Netherlands

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Weather in May

May is a month of transformation for Groningen's climate. The continued increase in daylight hours combined with milder temperatures indicates the arrival of warmer days. Outdoor events start filling up the city's calendar, luring people out of their winter hibernation. Despite sporadic rainfall, the sunshine more than makes up for the damp conditions. The warmer spell of the year is marked by the upward trend of temperatures, mounting up to 16.1°C (61°F) at its peak.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May is a comfortable 16.1°C (61°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. During the month of May, Groningen anticipates a mean low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Groningen, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Groningen, there are 179 rainfall days, and 336mm (13.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Groningen, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 21:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 21:49 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Groningen is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Groningen, Netherlands, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Groningen in May?

In Groningen, 16.1°C (61°F) is the average high-temperature and 8.4°C (47.1°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Groningen?

In Groningen, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Groningen?

In Groningen, Netherlands, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Groningen?

In Groningen, Netherlands, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Groningen?

In May, the average day length in Groningen, Netherlands, is 15h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Groningen?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 21:03. On the last day of the month, in Groningen, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 21:49 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Groningen have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Groningen, Netherlands, is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Groningen?

In Groningen, 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
Groningen, Netherlands

Average temperature in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°C).

Average pressure in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average pressure in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average wind speed in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

Average humidity in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average humidity in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average rainfall in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average snowfall in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Groningen, Netherlands

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and April (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average UV index in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Groningen, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Groningen, Netherlands

Average visibility in May - Groningen, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (9km).

Groningen, Netherlands

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