May weather forecast
Zwolle, Netherlands

May

Weather in May

Moving towards summer, May brings slightly higher temperatures. The average high temperature now hits 17.1°C (62.8°F) and the lowest dips to 8.2°C (46.8°F). The skies start to brighten in May, with a significant increase in sunshine hours, amounting to 8.1 hours a day. Increased UV index to 4 signifies that the sun is becoming powerful and sunbathing gets safer. Despite May marking the advent of summer, it's also the start of the rainfall season in Zwolle, Netherlands.

Temperature

Zwolle, Netherlands, observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between April's 14.5°C (58.1°F) and May's 17.1°C (62.8°F). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Humidity

In Zwolle, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Zwolle, in May, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 203mm (7.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Zwolle is 15h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 21:02. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 21:47 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Zwolle is 8.1h.

UV index

In Zwolle, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Zwolle?
In Zwolle, 17.1°C (62.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 8.2°C (46.8°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Zwolle?
In Zwolle, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.
How many days does it rain in May in Zwolle?
In Zwolle, Netherlands, in May, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Zwolle?
In Zwolle, Netherlands, snow does not fall in April through November.
What is the average length of the day in May in Zwolle?
In Zwolle, the average day length in May is 15h and 47min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Zwolle?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 21:02. On the last day of the month, in Zwolle, Netherlands, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 21:47 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Zwolle have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Zwolle, Netherlands, is 8.1h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Zwolle?
In Zwolle, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average temperature in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average pressure in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average wind speed in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average humidity in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average rainfall in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average rainfall days in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.9 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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 - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average sunshine days in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average UV index in May
Zwolle, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May - Zwolle, Netherlands
Average cloud cover in May
Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

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

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

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