Aarhus weather in May (Midtjylland, Denmark)

Can you expect sunny skies in Aarhus in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Aarhus typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Aarhus in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 255 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aarhus climate page with graphs.

 

Aarhus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 255 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Denmark in May

Find out more about the weather in Denmark and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Aarhus, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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