Weather Report: Gelderland, May 2025
May 2025 brought relatively mild conditions to Gelderland, with temperatures staying close to seasonal norms despite some notable fluctuations throughout the month. The province experienced a notably drier period compared to historical averages, while sunshine hours exceeded expectations, creating a pleasant spring month overall.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May in Gelderland reached 14.0 degrees Celsius, running just 0.3 degrees below the normal value of 14.3 degrees. Early in the month, Apeldoorn recorded the warmest temperature of 27.0 degrees on May 1st, providing an excellent start to spring. However, conditions cooled considerably as the month progressed, with Lochem experiencing the coldest reading of 1.4 degrees on May 5th, demonstrating the significant temperature range typical of late spring weather patterns in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
May proved to be considerably drier than normal, with average precipitation totaling 52.7 millimeters compared to the historical average of 86.6 millimeters. This represents a deficit of 39 percent, making it a notably dry month for Gelderland. The wettest day occurred in Harderwijk on May 28th, when 24.0 millimeters of rain fell. Nijkerk emerged as the wettest location overall, recording a total of 62.0 millimeters throughout the month, though this still remained below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours performed above average, with 379.9 hours recorded across Gelderland compared to the normal 357.0 hours, representing a six percent surplus. This additional sunshine, combined with the drier conditions, created favorable weather for outdoor activities and agricultural development throughout the month. The combination of below-average rainfall and above-average sunshine hours made May 2025 a relatively pleasant and bright spring month for the province.