Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Denmark with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Denmark in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Denmark with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Denmark will be around 19°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 104 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Denmark. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Denmark in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
104 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Denmark?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Denmark. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Denmark in May
With 29°C, Denmark hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Denmark
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Denmark, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Denmark
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Denmark, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Denmark.
Daily UV Index in May in Denmark
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Denmark, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Denmark Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Denmark, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Denmark Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Denmark, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Denmark
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Denmark. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Denmark by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Denmark. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
