Aarhus in May
The weather in May
In May, Aarhus averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 8° — cool weather by day. Expect around 53 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.
Days are 4.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3°. The sea averages 11°, too cold for most swimmers.
May scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Aarhus. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:07 and sets at 21:26 local time, giving 16 h 19 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 109 minutes over the month.
Why 53/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 17/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Aarhus this month
Odder
Skanderborg
Denmark's best in May
Helsingør
Aarhus in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Aarhus?
May scores 53/100 for Aarhus, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 15°C with 12 wet days.
How warm is Aarhus in May?
Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 8°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Aarhus in May?
Aarhus receives about 53 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.
Can you swim in Aarhus in May?
The sea averages 11°C in May, cold for most swimmers.