Netherlands in May

What to expect in Netherlands in May

May brings mild weather to Netherlands, with daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and overnight lows near 8°C (46°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 49 mm of rainfall on average. Cycling weather is ideal; late tulips and blooming lilacs across the countryside..

May is one of Netherlands's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs April (tulips), July–August, for context.

What’s happening in May

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  Remembrance Day & Liberation Day · MayTwo-day observance honoring WWII victims on May 4 with two minutes of silence at 8pm, followed by Liberation Day festivals on May 5 with free open-air concerts across Dutch cities.
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  Rolling Kitchens Food Festival · MayWeekend food truck gathering at Westergasfabriek featuring dozens of mobile kitchens serving international street food, craft beer, live music, and family activities in a former gasworks industrial park.

Netherlands in other months

Where else is good to go in May