Copenhagen weather in May (Hovedstaden, Denmark)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Copenhagen this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

May in Copenhagen generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Copenhagen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Copenhagen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

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.

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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 Copenhagen, 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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Copenhagen.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Denmark? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Denmark. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.