May 2025 brought a mixed weather pattern to Overijssel, with temperatures slightly below normal and notably drier conditions than typical for the season. The month started warm but cooled considerably mid-month, creating significant temperature variations across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May in Overijssel reached 13.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.4 degrees below the normal value of 14.1 degrees. This modest cooling was driven by a particularly cold spell in early May. Enschede recorded the warmest day of the month on May 1st with 28.0 degrees Celsius, providing an exceptionally warm start to spring. In sharp contrast, Almelo experienced the coldest conditions on May 5th, dropping to just 1.6 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the dramatic temperature swings that characterized this period.
Precipitation Patterns
May proved significantly drier than average across Overijssel. The province received 55.8 millimeters of rain, representing a 30 percent decrease from the normal monthly total of 79.8 millimeters. Most of the month remained relatively dry, with precipitation concentrated toward the end of May. Kampen recorded the wettest single day on May 28th with 36.1 millimeters of rainfall. Over the entire month, Kampen emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 85.1 millimeters total.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the drier conditions, sunshine hours exceeded expectations. Overijssel enjoyed 378.8 hours of sunshine during May, surpassing the normal value of 362.1 hours by approximately 5 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities during much of the month, though the early cold snap and late-month rainfall provided typical spring variability.