Weather Report: Zeeland, May 2025
May 2025 brought notably dry conditions to Zeeland, with temperatures running slightly above normal for the period. The month was characterized by a significant deficit in rainfall and above-average sunshine, creating a relatively pleasant spring month across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May in Zeeland reached 14.1 degrees Celsius, marginally exceeding the normal value of 13.8 degrees by 0.3 degrees. The month opened with warm conditions, as Terneuzen recorded the month's highest temperature of 28.0 degrees on May 1st. However, the month also experienced notably cold conditions early on, with Terneuzen dipping to just 4.5 degrees on May 5th, demonstrating the typical spring variability characteristic of this period.
Precipitation Patterns
May proved to be exceptionally dry across Zeeland, with an average total precipitation of only 38.0 millimeters compared to the normal value of 80.0 millimeters. This represents a substantial deficit of 52 percent below normal rainfall. The wettest day of the month occurred in Goes on May 27th, when 16.8 millimeters fell. Veere emerged as the wettest location across the province, accumulating 47.4 millimeters throughout the month, yet this remained well below seasonal expectations.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours exceeded normal levels, with 358.9 hours recorded against a normal value of 347.5 hours, representing a 3 percent surplus. This above-average sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created favorable weather for outdoor activities throughout much of the month.
The most significant weather event was the concentration of rainfall toward the month's end, particularly the 16.8 millimeters that fell in Goes on May 27th. Despite this late-month precipitation event, the overall monthly rainfall deficit remained substantial, making May 2025 one of the drier May months on record for Zeeland.