Weather in Rotterdam in May
In an average May, Rotterdam 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
2010-05-03
Low
Highest
18°C
2018-05-29
Lowest
0°C
1981-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
35°C
2018-05-29
Lowest
-7°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
16.9 g/m³
2018-05-29
Lowest
4.5 g/m³
1981-05-02
Wind
Highest
52 km/h
2021-05-04
Lowest
6 km/h
2000-05-08
Gust
Highest
96 km/h
2021-05-04
Lowest
14 km/h
1995-05-05
Precip
Wettest
159 mm
2024
Driest
19 mm
1989
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