May weather forecast
Denmark

May is when Denmark fully embraces the spring season, with average temperatures ranging from 7.8°C (46°F) to 16.1°C (61°F). The climate is comfortably cool, particularly in the latter half of the month when the vestiges of winter have finally receded. Days become pleasantly warm, while nights retain a cool, albeit not freezing, touch.

May marks a significant decrease in rainfall compared to the preceding winter and early spring months. The precipitation is typically in the form of light showers, with snowfall being a rarity at this time of the year.

Sea temperatures continue their upward climb initiated in the previous months. However, they remain relatively cool, with a median temperature of 3.9°C (39°F). The moderating influence of the North Sea persists, affording coastal areas, especially the western Jutland coast, milder conditions than inland areas.

Humidity levels continue to fall during May, contributing to the overall comfort of the climate. The reduction in wind speeds is also pronounced during this month, resulting in more gentle breezes instead of the chilling winds experienced in the winter months.

Daylight hours extend considerably in May, culminating in an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day - the highest for the year. The days are longer and brighter, heralding the arrival of the famous Nordic white nights, particularly observable towards the end of the month.

Cities such as Copenhagen welcome the increasing warmth of May, with temperatures rising consistently throughout the month. The generally favourable weather makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities, although occasional spring showers should be taken into account when planning.

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• Copenhagen - May »
  The shift from April to May in Copenhagen, Denmark, brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 10.2°C (50.4°F) to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F). The months with the lowest humidity in Copenhagen are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Aarhus - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Aarhus, sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset at 21:53 CEST. May witnesses a considerable transformation in Aarhus's weather, characterized by a marked rise in temperatures and humid conditions.
• Odense - May »
  May signals the advent of summer in Odense as it rolls into this month with a significant increase in average temperatures and extended sunshine hours. In Odense, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
• Aalborg - May »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Aalborg are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%. In Aalborg in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation.
• Esbjerg - May »
  With the onset of May, Esbjerg's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in April to a refreshing 15°C (59°F). How many hours of sunshine does Esbjerg have in May?
• Randers - May »
  In Randers snow does not fall in May through September. On the last day of May, in Randers, sunrise is at 04:38 and sunset at 21:56 CEST.
• Kolding - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kolding sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset at 21:52 CEST. The months with the lowest humidity in Kolding are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.
• Horsens - May »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Horsens are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%. The coming of May brings a minor shift in Horsens's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's cool 11.9°C (53.4°F) to a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F).
• Vejle - May »
  April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Vejle. In Vejle, in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Roskilde - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Roskilde, Denmark, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 21:42 CEST. Throughout the year, in Roskilde there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 341mm (13.43") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Herning - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Herning, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 21:58 CEST. In Herning in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.
• Silkeborg - May »
  In Silkeborg in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest humidity in Silkeborg are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 74%.