Verdict: Good month
Copenhagen Weather in May
May is mild-to-cool in Copenhagen, topping out near 15°C (59°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Copenhagen.
Average high
15°C / 59°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
45 mm
What to pack for Copenhagen in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Copenhagen: Aug (21°C / 70°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: Jan (~14 rain days)
5°
1°
Jan
5°
1°
Feb
7°
2°
Mar
10°
4°
Apr
15°
9°
May
20°
13°
Jun
20°
15°
Jul
21°
15°
Aug
18°
13°
Sep
13°
10°
Oct
9°
6°
Nov
5°
2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)