Weather in Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands in May
In an average May, Rotterdam sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 6°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
1998-05-12
Lowest
7°C
1985-05-02
Low
Highest
17°C
1998-05-12
Lowest
3°C
1981-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
1998-05-12
Lowest
-4°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
15.1 g/m³
2018-05-29
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
1996-05-05
Wind
Highest
65 km/h
2000-05-28
Lowest
6 km/h
1982-05-17
Precip
Wettest
140 mm
2024
Driest
8 mm
1989
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