May · Netherlands
Best time to visit The Hague in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in The Hague in May
Average temperature 14°C, 50 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in The Hague scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 14°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Hague is the Netherlands' seat of government, with the Binnenhof, the Mauritshuis and the beach at Scheveningen.
May in The Hague — the year's strongest window
May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for The Hague at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in The Hague in May?
- In May, The Hague averages 14°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit The Hague?
- May earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in The Hague in May?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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