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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 43/100

Frederikshavn in May

Mixed · 43/100Beach 19/100
High / low13° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation52 mm12 wet days
Sea11°surface temperature
57.44° N, 10.54° EElevation 8 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goFrederikshavn · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low13° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Frederikshavn averages daytime highs of 13° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 52 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.

Days are 4.3° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.7°. The sea averages 11°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Frederikshavn. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:58 and sets at 21:32 local time, giving 16 h 34 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 116 minutes over the month.

Why 43/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%32%
Dry days · 33%16%
Clear skies · 25%98%

Beach score this month: 19/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Frederikshavn this month

Sæby
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Sæby

North Denmark · 12 km S
13°May high
12wet days
44score
Sæby
ivTop of the table

Denmark's best in May

Where to go in May
Odense
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Odense

South Denmark
17°May high
11wet days
68score
Odense
Farum
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2

Farum

Capital Region
17°May high
11wet days
67score
Farum
Hørsholm
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Hørsholm

Capital Region
17°May high
12wet days
66score
Hørsholm
Helsingør
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Helsingør

Capital Region
17°May high
12wet days
65score
Helsingør
·Questions

Frederikshavn in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Frederikshavn?

May scores 43/100 for Frederikshavn, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 13°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Frederikshavn in May?

Daytime highs average 13°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Frederikshavn in May?

Frederikshavn receives about 52 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Frederikshavn in May?

The sea averages 11°C in May, cold for most swimmers.