Copenhagen weather in May
May in Copenhagen: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Copenhagen · #259 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Copenhagen climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 52 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Copenhagen in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Copenhagen?
- May in Copenhagen: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Copenhagen on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Copenhagen in May?
- In May, Copenhagen averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 7.6°C, with about 51.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Copenhagen in May?
- Copenhagen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.