Amsterdam · SpringMonth summary
Amsterdam weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Amsterdam in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.2/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Amsterdam in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Late tulip bloom at Keukenhof (closes mid-May). Last chance Spring marks the start of the good season in Amsterdam. Temperatures rise (17°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 7°C | 47% | 2.6 | 4.0h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 8°C | 46% | 2.7 | 6.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 10°C | 40% | 2.0 | 9.0h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 13°C | 38% | 2.0 | 11.8h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 17°C | 35% | 2.1 | 13.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 20°C | 41% | 2.6 | 13.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 14°C | 21°C | 47% | 2.7 | 13.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 21°C | 43% | 2.3 | 12.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 41% | 2.6 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 15°C | 50% | 3.4 | 6.5h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 10°C | 50% | 2.6 | 4.9h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 8°C | 47% | 2.6 | 2.5h | 2.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Amsterdam averages 17°C, 35% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Amsterdam in May
Is May a good time to visit Amsterdam?
May is an acceptable time for Amsterdam (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Amsterdam in May?
With 17°C max and 13.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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