Roskilde weather in May (Region Sjælland, Denmark)

What's the typical weather in Roskilde for May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Roskilde generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Roskilde in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 230 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Roskilde.

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 Roskilde climate page with graphs.

 

Roskilde, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Copenhagen, Denmark (30 KM, 19 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 Roskilde, 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

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