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May climate

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May in Copenhagen

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Cool days and plenty of sun.

Excellent time to visit

Daytime high

61°F

Lows around 44°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

8.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cool by day, cold at night.

61°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.

35%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

A mix of sunshine and cloud.

8.5 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryMay Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 40°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Partly cloudy skies this month.

42%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

9 mphMay Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 60°F, easing to about 58°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning55°F

Rain18%

Cloud62%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Midday60°F

Rain25%

Cloud65%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon60°F

Rain22%

Cloud63%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening57°F

Rain14%

Cloud54%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	30	2.0	12	1.5	89
Feb	38	30	1.8	10	2.3	87
Mar	44	32	1.6	9	3.8	81
Apr	53	37	1.5	10	6.3	74
May	61	44	2.2	11	8.5	73
Jun	67	51	2.7	12	8.2	74
Jul	71	55	3.0	13	8.4	76
Aug	71	55	3.2	13	7.8	78
Sep	64	50	2.1	9	5.1	82
Oct	54	44	2.5	12	3.3	86
Nov	45	38	1.9	11	1.9	89
Dec	40	33	2.0	12	1.2	90

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.0

1.5

Feb

1.8

2.3

Mar

1.6

3.8

Apr

1.5

6.3

May

2.2

8.5

Jun

2.7

8.2

Jul

3.0

8.4

Aug

3.2

7.8

Sep

2.1

5.1

Oct

2.5

3.3

Nov

1.9

Dec

2.0

1.2

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	30	2.0	12	1.5	89
Feb	38	30	1.8	10	2.3	87
Mar	44	32	1.6	9	3.8	81
Apr	53	37	1.5	10	6.3	74
May	61	44	2.2	11	8.5	73
Jun	67	51	2.7	12	8.2	74
Jul	71	55	3.0	13	8.4	76
Aug	71	55	3.2	13	7.8	78
Sep	64	50	2.1	9	5.1	82
Oct	54	44	2.5	12	3.3	86
Nov	45	38	1.9	11	1.9	89
Dec	40	33	2.0	12	1.2	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	30	2.0	12	1.5	89
Feb	38	30	1.8	10	2.3	87
Mar	44	32	1.6	9	3.8	81
Apr	53	37	1.5	10	6.3	74
May	61	44	2.2	11	8.5	73
Jun	67	51	2.7	12	8.2	74
Jul	71	55	3.0	13	8.4	76
Aug	71	55	3.2	13	7.8	78
Sep	64	50	2.1	9	5.1	82
Oct	54	44	2.5	12	3.3	86
Nov	45	38	1.9	11	1.9	89
Dec	40	33	2.0	12	1.2	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	30	2.0	12	1.5	89
Feb	38	30	1.8	10	2.3	87
Mar	44	32	1.6	9	3.8	81
Apr	53	37	1.5	10	6.3	74
May	61	44	2.2	11	8.5	73
Jun	67	51	2.7	12	8.2	74
Jul	71	55	3.0	13	8.4	76
Aug	71	55	3.2	13	7.8	78
Sep	64	50	2.1	9	5.1	82
Oct	54	44	2.5	12	3.3	86
Nov	45	38	1.9	11	1.9	89
Dec	40	33	2.0	12	1.2	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	30	2.0	12	1.5	89
Feb	38	30	1.8	10	2.3	87
Mar	44	32	1.6	9	3.8	81
Apr	53	37	1.5	10	6.3	74
May	61	44	2.2	11	8.5	73
Jun	67	51	2.7	12	8.2	74
Jul	71	55	3.0	13	8.4	76
Aug	71	55	3.2	13	7.8	78
Sep	64	50	2.1	9	5.1	82
Oct	54	44	2.5	12	3.3	86
Nov	45	38	1.9	11	1.9	89
Dec	40	33	2.0	12	1.2	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	30	2.0	12	1.5	89
Feb	38	30	1.8	10	2.3	87
Mar	44	32	1.6	9	3.8	81
Apr	53	37	1.5	10	6.3	74
May	61	44	2.2	11	8.5	73
Jun	67	51	2.7	12	8.2	74
Jul	71	55	3.0	13	8.4	76
Aug	71	55	3.2	13	7.8	78
Sep	64	50	2.1	9	5.1	82
Oct	54	44	2.5	12	3.3	86
Nov	45	38	1.9	11	1.9	89
Dec	40	33	2.0	12	1.2	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	30	2.0	12	1.5	89
Feb	38	30	1.8	10	2.3	87
Mar	44	32	1.6	9	3.8	81
Apr	53	37	1.5	10	6.3	74
May	61	44	2.2	11	8.5	73
Jun	67	51	2.7	12	8.2	74
Jul	71	55	3.0	13	8.4	76
Aug	71	55	3.2	13	7.8	78
Sep	64	50	2.1	9	5.1	82
Oct	54	44	2.5	12	3.3	86
Nov	45	38	1.9	11	1.9	89
Dec	40	33	2.0	12	1.2	90