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Weather in May in Hovedstaden

Considering a trip to Hovedstaden this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Hovedstaden in May?

Hovedstaden is a region in Denmark. May in Hovedstaden generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Bornholm Island at 12°C to mild in Kvistgård at 17°C. At night it cools down to 7°C in Kvistgård and 9°C in Bornholm Island.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bornholm Island with an average of 40 mm to moderate rainfall in Helsingør with 64 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Copenhagen enjoys close to 230 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Hovedstaden for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Hovedstaden climate page.

Where to go in Hovedstaden in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hovedstaden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hovedstaden?

Copenhagen

In May Copenhagen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Copenhagen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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12°C 
3°C 
188 hours 
45 mm 
13 days 
16°C 
8°C 
230 hours 
55 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
213 hours 
76 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Copenhagen

Gilleleje

In May Gilleleje generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Gilleleje
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
188 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
9°C 
230 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
12°C 
213 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Gilleleje

Vejby

In May Vejby generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Vejby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
188 hours 
46 mm 
12 days 
15°C 
9°C 
230 hours 
62 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
13°C 
213 hours 
84 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Vejby

Udsholt Sand

In May Udsholt Sand generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Udsholt Sand
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
10°C 
5°C 
188 hours 
47 mm 
12 days 
poor 
15°C 
9°C 
230 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
13°C 
213 hours 
86 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Udsholt Sand

Hornbæk

In May Hornbæk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hornbæk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
188 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
230 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
12°C 
213 hours 
86 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Hornbæk

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hovedstaden, in Denmark.

Is May the best time to visit Hovedstaden?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Hovedstaden with overall tolerable weather in Copenhagen. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Copenhagen. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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