Utrecht weather in May

Utrecht, Netherlands
Photo: Sebastiaan ter Burg from Utrecht, The Netherland · CC BY 2.0

May in Utrecht: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Utrecht · #400 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Utrecht climate normals — May

Daytime high17°C / 62°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Rainfall57 mm / 2.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine11.6 h/day
Daylight15.7 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Utrecht in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Utrecht?
May in Utrecht: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Utrecht on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Utrecht in May?
In May, Utrecht averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 8.3°C, with about 56.9 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Utrecht in May?
Utrecht has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.

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