Oostende Weather in May

What's the weather like in Oostende (Flanders) in May 2024?

The climate in Oostende during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Oostende and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Oostende weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.7°C 60.2°F
Nightly temperature 8.4°C 47°F
Average temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oostende with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Oostende

Oostende average temperature in May

May rainfall

Oostende average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Oostende average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oostende in May 2024.

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Oostende weather stats

Oostende weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.5°C 68.9°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 8hrs
Coldest month: February 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: November 80mm 3.1ins
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