Denmark (Bornholm) · May
Low seasonDenmark · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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MAXMAX | 4° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
MINMIN | 1° | 1° | 1° | 4° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 6° | 3° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 1 | 4h UV 3 | 6h UV 4 | 10h UV 6 | 11h UV 7 | 12h UV 7 | 11h UV 7 | 9h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 4h UV 3 | 2h UV 2 | 1h UV 1 |
🌊Water Temp | 4° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 7° |
🌧Rain Days | 9d58mm | 6d42mm | 5d34mm | 3d24mm | 4d33mm | 5d39mm | 8d77mm | 8d77mm | 6d53mm | 8d59mm | 9d68mm | 10d64mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May in Denmark (Bornholm) at 14°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 14°C, cooling to 8°C at night (daily average: 11°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 33 mm of rain over 4 days. At 9°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Denmark (Bornholm) in May
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Denmark (Bornholm)?
- May is not an optimal month for Denmark (Bornholm) (Score: 71/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Denmark (Bornholm) in May?
- In May, Denmark (Bornholm) sees daily highs of 14°C. Nights cool to 8°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Denmark (Bornholm) in May?
- In May, Denmark (Bornholm) receives an average of 33 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Denmark (Bornholm) get in May?
- Denmark (Bornholm) averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Denmark (Bornholm) in May?
- Water temperature in Denmark (Bornholm) in May averages 9°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
