May 2025 in the province of Liège presented a mixed weather pattern, with temperatures hovering near normal levels while precipitation fell significantly below seasonal expectations. The month delivered notably more sunshine than typical, creating a relatively pleasant late spring period across the region.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May in Liège reached 13.7 degrees Celsius, marginally above the normal value of 13.5 degrees, representing an anomaly of just 0.2 degrees. The warmest day occurred early in the month on May 2nd in Huy, where temperatures climbed to 27.1 degrees Celsius, providing an early taste of summer warmth. In contrast, the coldest reading was recorded on May 23rd in Bütgenbach, dropping to just 1.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the considerable temperature range that can occur during the transition from spring to early summer.
Precipitation Patterns
May proved to be notably drier than average, with total precipitation reaching only 56.9 millimeters compared to the normal expectation of 98.0 millimeters. This represents a deficit of 42 percent, indicating significantly below-average rainfall throughout the month. The wettest single day occurred on May 27th in Wasseiges, where 27.2 millimeters fell. When examining precipitation by location, Stavelot recorded the highest monthly total of 85.7 millimeters, though this still remained below the seasonal norm for the region.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of the most striking characteristics of May 2025 was the abundance of sunshine. The province experienced 342.3 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 319.8 hours by 7 percent. This surplus of bright days contributed to the generally pleasant conditions experienced throughout the month, despite the dry conditions. The combination of above-normal sunshine and below-normal precipitation created ideal conditions for outdoor activities and agricultural operations during this important spring month.