Gentofte weather in May (Hovedstaden, Denmark)

What's the typical weather in Gentofte for May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gentofte includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Gentofte in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 230 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gentofte, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Copenhagen, Denmark (7 KM, 4 Miles).

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 Gentofte, 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?

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