May 2025 Weather Summary for Friesland
May in Friesland proved to be a notably dry month with above-average sunshine, though temperatures remained slightly cooler than the seasonal norm. The province experienced a significant departure from typical precipitation patterns, making this an unusually bright spring month across the northern Netherlands.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May reached 12.7 degrees Celsius, falling 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 13.3 degrees. Despite this modest deficit, the month showcased considerable temperature variation. The warmest day occurred on May 1st in Ooststellingwerf, where temperatures climbed to 25.2 degrees Celsius, providing an early taste of summer warmth. In stark contrast, the coldest reading of 2.6 degrees was recorded on May 6th, also in Ooststellingwerf, demonstrating the typical spring volatility characteristic of this period in Friesland.
Precipitation Patterns
May was exceptionally dry across Friesland, with an average total of just 37.5 millimeters compared to the normal expectation of 70.8 millimeters. This represents a substantial 47 percent deficit from average precipitation levels. The wettest day occurred on May 27th in Súdwest-Fryslân, where 18.8 millimeters fell. The same municipality recorded the highest monthly total of 51.4 millimeters, indicating that rainfall was concentrated in specific areas and periods rather than distributed evenly throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Compensating for the dry conditions, Friesland enjoyed abundant sunshine during May. The province recorded 393.5 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 367.5 hours by 7 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the reduced cloud cover associated with lower precipitation, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities and agricultural development during this crucial spring month.