Skagen weather in May (Nordjylland, Denmark)

What kind of weather does May bring to Skagen? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Skagen includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 13°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Skagen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 292 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skagen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 292 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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