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Copenhagen in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Copenhagen in May is climatically well suited to city breaks. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 10 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
46/100 · #5
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#2
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Copenhagen · MayPhoto: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Sea
- 10 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 10 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 5.2 | 83 | 3.9 | 6 | 39 |
| May (selected) | 14 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 6.8 | 81 | 3.6 | 10 | 46 |
| June | 18 | 12 | 12 | 65 | 7.3 | 80 | 3.7 | 14 | 54 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (46/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -7 | -4.6 °C | -4.3 °C | -1.7 | -6.6 mm | -1.6 h | +2.7 % | +0.2 m/s | -4.3 °C |
| June | +8 | +3.5 °C | +4 °C | +1.6 | +18.6 mm | +0.5 h | -0.6 % | ±0 m/s | +4.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Copenhagen in May?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in May?
The sea is about 10 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in May?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 46 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
By the climate score, July are the strongest months for Copenhagen. May is not among them.