Normal weather for Leuven in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Leuven with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 12°C.
In May, there is an average of 42 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Leuven. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Leuven in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
42 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Start of May
The month of May starts in Leuven with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Leuven will be around 21°C, with nights close to 12°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Temperature records
With 31°C, Leuven hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Leuven
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Leuven, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Leuven
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Leuven, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Leuven.
Daily UV Index in May in Leuven
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Leuven, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Leuven Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Leuven, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Leuven Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Leuven, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Leuven
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Average Weather in Leuven by Month
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