SeasonMapNetherlands in May
May is Netherlands's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 5 destinations average 81/100, led by Maastricht at 82 — 18°C and 12 rainy days — while Amsterdam is cooler at 13°C and scores 81.
#5 of 12 months for Netherlands · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Netherlands in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maastricht | City | 18°C | 53 mm · 12 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 2 | Amsterdam | City | 13°C | 57 mm · 11 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 3 | Rotterdam | City | 17°C | 55 mm · 11 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 4 | The Hague | City | 15°C | 47 mm · 10 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 5 | Utrecht | City | 17°C | 57 mm · 11 days | 81 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Netherlands in May
- Tulip season · Amsterdam · 19 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- Remembrance and Liberation Day · Amsterdam · 4–5 May
- Bulb fields in the Bollenstreek · The Hague · 20 Mar – 15 May (usually)
- Tulip and bulb season · Utrecht · 20 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- Liberation Day festival · Utrecht · 5 May
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Netherlands's 3 well-known places this month.