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Gudhjem Weather in May

Gudhjem in May

The short of it: Gudhjem in May averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 16 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 8° · rain 35 mm · daylight 16 h 9 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

May in Gudhjem brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 8°, with about 35 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 9 min in mid-May, 126 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Gudhjem runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Tejn, 9 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Gudhjem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Jan–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 9 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TejnCapital Region9 km WNW14°8°37 mm
KlemenskerCapital Region11 km WSW14°7°38 mm
AllingeCapital Region13 km NW14°8°36 mm
SvanekeCapital Region14 km SE15°8°34 mm
NykerCapital Region16 km WSW15°8°39 mm
ÅkirkebyCapital Region16 km SSW15°8°38 mm
HasleCapital Region17 km W14°8°38 mm
NexøCapital Region19 km SSE15°8°35 mm

The Almanac · Gudhjem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Gudhjem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°0°40 mm25 km/h7 h 42 min✦✦✦
February3°0°33 mm25 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
March5°1°26 mm22 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April9°3°25 mm19 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
May14°8°35 mm18 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June18°12°47 mm18 km/h17 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July20°15°58 mm16 km/h16 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August21°15°60 mm18 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
September17°12°57 mm20 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October13°8°56 mm22 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
November8°5°49 mm23 km/h8 h 14 min✦✦
December5°2°49 mm24 km/h7 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gudhjem in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gudhjem in May?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 35 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Gudhjem?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Gudhjem in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 9 min in December to 17 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Gudhjem in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gudhjem in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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