May · Netherlands
Best time to visit Haarlem in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haarlem in May
Average temperature 13°C, 70 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Haarlem scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haarlem sits west of Amsterdam with a medieval square, the Frans Hals Museum and beaches a short bike ride away.
May holds up well in Haarlem — 4th best month
May averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haarlem in May?
- In May, Haarlem averages 13°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Haarlem?
- May earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haarlem in May?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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