Amsterdam weather in May
May in Amsterdam: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Amsterdam · #217 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Amsterdam climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.8 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Amsterdam in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Amsterdam?
- May in Amsterdam: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Amsterdam on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Amsterdam in May?
- In May, Amsterdam averages a daily high of 15.4°C and a low of 8.9°C, with about 57.1 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Amsterdam in May?
- Amsterdam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.