SeasonMapMaastricht weather in May
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May in Maastricht: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Maastricht · #579 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Maastricht climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Maastricht in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyMeivakantie (May) holidays in Netherlands, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Maastricht's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMaastricht's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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Within 300 km of Maastricht — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Maastricht in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Maastricht?
- May in Maastricht: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Maastricht on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Maastricht in May?
- In May, Maastricht averages a daily high of 17.6°C and a low of 8.3°C, with about 52.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Maastricht in May?
- Maastricht has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in May.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — May
Within 300 km: Brussels' Brussels Jazz Weekend around 22–24 May, and Luxembourg's Octave pilgrimage and Maertchen around 20 Apr – 25 May.