Silkeborg weather in May (Midtjylland, Denmark)

Will it be warm or cold in Silkeborg this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Silkeborg usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Silkeborg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 226 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant 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 Silkeborg climate page with graphs.

 

Silkeborg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Karup, Denmark (28 KM, 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Silkeborg, 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?

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

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.