Copenhagen Weather in May
Denmark · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high15°C (58°F)
Avg low8°C (46°F)
Rainfall46 mm (1.8 in)
RatingGood 7.5/10
In May, Copenhagen has average highs of 15°C (58°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F). May is spring in Denmark. The month is fairly dry, with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain spread over 11 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 16 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Copenhagen?
May is a good time to visit Copenhagen (7.5/10), though June to July and September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 15°C (58°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 16 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.1 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Copenhagen in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Copenhagen weather in other months
Jan3°C / 0°C64 mmPoorFeb3°C / 0°C55 mmPoorMar6°C / 1°C62 mmPoorApr10°C / 4°C38 mmGoodMay15°C / 8°C46 mmGoodJun19°C / 12°C60 mmExcellentJul21°C / 15°C69 mmExcellentAug21°C / 15°C85 mmExcellentSep18°C / 12°C52 mmExcellentOct13°C / 9°C70 mmFairNov8°C / 5°C61 mmPoorDec4°C / 2°C66 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit CopenhagenJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Hamburg18°C · 63 mm
- Berlin19°C · 53 mm
- Gdansk15°C · 52 mm
- Oslo15°C · 86 mm
- Stockholm15°C · 53 mm
- Amsterdam16°C · 64 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.