Franeker Weather in May

What's the weather like in Franeker (Friesland) in May 2025?

The climate in Franeker during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Franeker and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Franeker weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 49 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Franeker with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Franeker

Franeker average temperature in May

May rainfall

Franeker average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Franeker average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Franeker in May 2024.

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Franeker weather stats

Franeker weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.1°C 68.2°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: May 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 4.3°C 39.7°F
Wettest month: November 86mm 3.4ins
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