Weather in Amsterdam in May
In an average May, Amsterdam sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2017-05-27
Lowest
7°C
1985-05-02
Low
Highest
18°C
2018-05-29
Lowest
0°C
1981-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
35°C
2018-05-29
Lowest
-6°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
17.1 g/m³
2018-05-29
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
2011-05-03
Wind
Highest
53 km/h
2021-05-04
Lowest
6 km/h
1997-05-01
Gust
Highest
98 km/h
2021-05-04
Lowest
14 km/h
1992-05-04
Precip
Wettest
152 mm
2024
Driest
17 mm
1989
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