Planning a trip to Eindhoven in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 66 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Eindhoven has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Eindhoven in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Eindhoven for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +25°C.
Is Eindhoven warm or cold in May?
Eindhoven is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +8°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Eindhoven:
Climate in Eindhoven in May
Eindhoven weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+14°C
+18°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-2°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+33°C
+35°C
Rainfall
50 mm
66 mm
77 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
71%
71%
72%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
3
Cloudy days
10
9
8
Rainy days
16
16
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +18°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 66 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 3 to 4.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Eindhoven in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Eindhoven is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Eindhoven based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 67 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Eindhoven wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Eindhoven?
This is the weather in Eindhoven in May 2023:
1 May
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+18°C
2 May
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+14°C
3 May
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+17°C
4 May
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+23°C
5 May
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+19°C
6 May
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+21°C
7 May
🌧️
+19°C
8 May
🌫️
+21°C
9 May
🌧️
+16°C
10 May
🌫️
+16°C
11 May
🌧️
+17°C
12 May
☁️
+20°C
13 May
☁️
+23°C
14 May
☁️
+22°C
15 May
🌫️
+16°C
16 May
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+14°C
17 May
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+16°C
18 May
☁️
+15°C
19 May
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+20°C
20 May
☁️
+20°C
21 May
☁️
+24°C
22 May
🌫️
+23°C
23 May
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+17°C
24 May
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+17°C
25 May
☁️
+18°C
26 May
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+19°C
27 May
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+22°C
28 May
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+24°C
29 May
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+19°C
30 May
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+21°C
31 May
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+25°C
In May 2023 Eindhoven had 3 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how Eindhoven climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Eindhoven in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1481 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Eindhoven in May:
Is May a good time to visit Eindhoven?
May is a really good time to go to Eindhoven. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Eindhoven.
Can you sunbathe in Eindhoven in May?
May has mild temperatures in Eindhoven. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Eindhoven rainy in May?
Eindhoven is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Eindhoven in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Eindhoven in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Eindhoven, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.