Weather in Copenhagen in May
In an average May, Copenhagen sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
2018-05-30
Lowest
5°C
1981-05-02
Low
Highest
17°C
2016-05-31
Lowest
-1°C
2013-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
29°C
2018-05-30
Lowest
-7°C
2015-05-03
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2007-05-29
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
2020-05-11
Wind
Highest
49 km/h
1991-05-22
Lowest
7 km/h
2001-05-09
Gust
Highest
90 km/h
1991-05-22
Lowest
15 km/h
2001-05-09
Precip
Wettest
123 mm
1983
Driest
12 mm
2023
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