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Appingedam Weather in May

Appingedam in May

The short of it: Appingedam in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 8° · rain 53 mm · daylight 15 h 51 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

May in Appingedam brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 8°, with about 53 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 51 min in mid-May, 116 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Appingedam runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Delfzijl, 4 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Appingedam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 51 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DelfzijlGroningen4 km ENE17°8°52 mm
HoogezandGroningen19 km SSW18°8°54 mm
OosterparkGroningen21 km WSW17°8°54 mm
KorrewegwijkGroningen22 km WSW17°8°54 mm
GroningenGroningen22 km WSW17°8°54 mm
WinschotenGroningen23 km SSE18°8°54 mm
HarenGroningen23 km SW17°7°55 mm
EmdenLower Saxony24 km ENE17°8°52 mm

The Almanac · Appingedam Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Appingedam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°1°66 mm23 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦
February6°1°52 mm22 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
March9°2°52 mm21 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April13°5°42 mm18 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
May17°8°53 mm18 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°78 mm17 km/h16 h 58 min✦✦✦
July22°13°82 mm17 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
August22°13°83 mm16 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
September19°11°78 mm18 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°7°75 mm20 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
November9°4°70 mm19 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
December6°2°75 mm21 km/h7 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Appingedam in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Appingedam in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Appingedam?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Appingedam in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 32 min in December to 16 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Appingedam in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Appingedam in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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