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Normal weather for Oostende in May

It's pleasantly warm in May in Oostende with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 13°C.

In May, there is an average of 53 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Oostende. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.

Oostende in May

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Temperature Average Temperature
19°C 18°C
Sun High Temp
21°C 21°C
Sun Low Temp
15°C 15°C
Rain Total Precipitation
53 mm 46 mm
Rain Rainy Days
9 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.

Start of May

The month of May starts in Oostende 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 Oostende will be around 20°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.

Temperature records

With 29°C, Oostende hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 20°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Oostende

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Oostende, 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 Temperature in May in Oostende

Daily Precipitation in May in Oostende

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Oostende, 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 9 days of rain in Oostende.

Daily Precipitation in May in Oostende

Daily UV Index in May in Oostende

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Oostende, 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.

Daily UV Index in May in Oostende

Temperature in May in Oostende Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Oostende, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in May in Oostende Over the Years

Total Precipitation in May in Oostende Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Oostende, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Oostende Over the Years

Daily climate in May for Oostende

Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Oostende. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Oostende by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Oostende. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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