Amsterdam in May: weather & travel advice
Amsterdam in May is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 16 °C (cool). With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Amsterdam · MayPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Day
- 16 °C
- Night
- 9 °C
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sun
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachLimited48/100
City breakExcellent80/100
ActiveGood77/100
FamilyLimited47/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Rather cool at around 16 °C
- High humidity (80 %)
All months at a glance
5J
6F
9M
13A
16M
19J
21J
21A
18S
14O
10N
6D
12J
10F
11M
9A
9M
9J
9J
10A
11S
12O
13N
13D
Similar destinations in May
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Amsterdam in May?
Daytime highs average around 16 °C, with nights around 9 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 9 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.