May 2025 in Flevoland presented a mixed weather pattern with temperatures slightly below normal and notably drier conditions than typical for the season. The month saw considerable variation across the province, with significant temperature swings and uneven precipitation distribution.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May in Flevoland reached 13.8 degrees Celsius, running 0.3 degrees below the normal value of 14.1 degrees. Despite this modest deficit, the month featured considerable extremes. Almere recorded the warmest temperature on May 1st, reaching 26.8 degrees Celsius, while Dronten experienced the coldest conditions on May 6th with a low of 3.7 degrees Celsius. This 23-degree spread illustrates the dynamic nature of spring weather patterns across the province during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
May proved significantly drier than normal, with an average total of 54.7 millimeters compared to the seasonal normal of 82.3 millimeters. This represents a 34 percent deficit in rainfall. The wettest day occurred in Dronten on May 28th, when 27.4 millimeters fell. Dronten emerged as the wettest location overall for the month, accumulating 68.5 millimeters of precipitation, indicating that rainfall was concentrated in specific areas rather than distributed evenly across Flevoland.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours exceeded seasonal expectations, with 387.4 hours recorded compared to a normal of 368.9 hours, representing a 5 percent surplus. This above-average sunshine, combined with the below-normal precipitation, created conditions favorable for outdoor activities and agricultural development during much of the month.
The weather pattern in Flevoland during May 2025 was characterized by slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures, substantially reduced rainfall, and enhanced sunshine hours, creating a relatively dry spring month with good light conditions.