May 2025 brought a notably dry month to Noord-Brabant, with temperatures remaining close to seasonal norms despite significant sunshine. The province experienced a stark contrast between early warmth and mid-month cold, while precipitation fell well below average levels.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May in Noord-Brabant reached 14.5 degrees Celsius, virtually matching the normal value of 14.4 degrees and showing only a minimal anomaly of 0.1 degrees. The month opened with exceptional warmth, as Eindhoven recorded the highest temperature of 29.6 degrees on May 1st. However, conditions shifted dramatically just days later, with Roosendaal experiencing the month's coldest reading of 2.5 degrees on May 5th. This substantial temperature swing of 27.1 degrees between the warmest and coldest days highlights the variable nature of spring weather in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
May proved remarkably dry across Noord-Brabant, with an average total of 39.1 millimeters compared to the normal expectation of 86.4 millimeters. This represents a significant deficit of 55 percent below average precipitation. Bergen op Zoom recorded the wettest single day on May 27th with 17.3 millimeters, yet this isolated event could not offset the month's overall dryness. Bernheze emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 50.6 millimeters total.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Compensating for the lack of rain, Noord-Brabant enjoyed abundant sunshine throughout May. The province recorded 370.1 hours of sunshine, exceeding the normal value of 346.4 hours by 7 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities and agricultural development during the critical spring growing season.
The month's weather pattern reflected typical spring variability, with the early warmth giving way to cooler conditions before stabilizing near normal levels. The pronounced precipitation deficit may have implications for water availability and soil moisture in the coming months.