Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Aarhus with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Aarhus 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 Aarhus with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 6°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 rises to around 16°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Aarhus will be around 18°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Aarhus is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Aarhus. 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.
Aarhus in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Aarhus?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Aarhus. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Aarhus in May
With 27°C, Aarhus hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2019. 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 Aarhus
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Aarhus, 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 Aarhus
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Aarhus, 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 9 days of rain in Aarhus.
Daily UV Index in May in Aarhus
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Aarhus, 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 Aarhus Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Aarhus, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Aarhus Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Aarhus, 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 Aarhus
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Average Weather in Aarhus by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Aarhus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
