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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 50/100

Grenaa in May

Fair · 50/100Beach 18/100
High / low14° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation50 mm12 wet days
Sea11°surface temperature
56.42° N, 10.88° EElevation 5 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goGrenaa · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low14° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Grenaa averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 50 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

Days are 4.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.5°. The sea averages 11°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Grenaa. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:03 and sets at 21:25 local time, giving 16 h 22 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 110 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%51%
Dry days · 33%14%
Clear skies · 25%95%

Beach score this month: 18/100 (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 Grenaa this month

Aarhus
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Aarhus

Central Jutland · 50 km SW
15°May high
12wet days
53score
Aarhus
Randers
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Randers

Central Jutland · 52 km W
15°May high
12wet days
53score
Randers
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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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

Grenaa in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Grenaa?

May scores 50/100 for Grenaa, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 14°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Grenaa in May?

Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Grenaa in May?

Grenaa receives about 50 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Grenaa in May?

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